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L88 CHR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 CHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,252 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,089 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 124,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,296 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,100 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 108,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 98,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,617 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,659 miles

nearside rear seat belt locking stalk, locks belt but with slight problem

offside front droplink arm, bottom dust over split

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,515 miles

auto gearbox oil around the sump pan

nearside front alloy wheel rim damaged on the inner edge

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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L88 CHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L88 CHR, 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 L88 CHR registered?

L88 CHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is L88 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 CHR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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