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FN02 XHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,409 mi
Last recorded131,409 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 XHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,409 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 122,418 miles

Deep cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 122,418 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Deep cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,580 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 104,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,102 miles

Off Side Rear Iner Tyre Wall Cracked..

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 96,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,635 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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FN02 XHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN02 XHB, 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 FN02 XHB registered?

FN02 XHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FN02 XHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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