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A10 XKS

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 96,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,315 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 92,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose stud loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,442 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 85,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 82,710 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 82,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack has play

Pass 8 May 2015 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack has play

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,077 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 73,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,186 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 59,071 miles

chunks outt of both front tyres

front number plate cracked anoil leaking rear axle

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,116 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 42,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,606 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,181 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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A10 XKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 A10 XKS, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 XKS registered?

A10 XKS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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