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IIG 1648

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1648
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,906 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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IIG 1648 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IIG 1648, 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 IIG 1648 registered?

IIG 1648 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is IIG 1648 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 1648 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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