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X109 GGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX109 GGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 85,089 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine man light is on noise from engine

front suspension lower arm bushes are split and very worn n/s and o/s

knock from front suspension

low effort from n/s handbrake

play at front wheels

Fail 10 May 2010 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine man light is on noise from engine

front suspension lower arm bushes are split and very worn n/s and o/s

knock from front suspension

low effort from n/s handbrake

play at front wheels

Pass 14 May 2009 75,754 miles

front brake discs are very worn

front suspension lower front arm bushes are split

knock from front suspension

noise from hand brake

Pass 21 May 2008 64,749 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes aer split

Fail 15 May 2008 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 53,863 miles

front brake discs are very worn † †all 4 tyres are cut on sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2006 52,057 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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X109 GGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X109 GGW, 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 X109 GGW registered?

X109 GGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X109 GGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X109 GGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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