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LA02 XUW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,584 mi
Last recorded124,584 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 XUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 124,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,024 miles

Windscreen washer motor erratic but ok at time of test

engine under covers fitted restricting inspection

handbrake release warning light stays on

Fail 26 Sep 2015 119,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine under covers fitted restricting inspection

handbrake release warning light stays on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 100,228 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 90,359 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 90,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,488 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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LA02 XUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA02 XUW, 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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LA02 XUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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