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253D770

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,846 mi
Last recorded21,846 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253D770
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,846 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 17,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,776 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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253D770 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 253D770, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 253D770 registered?

253D770 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is 253D770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253D770 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 253D770 have outstanding finance?

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