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X118 FBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,152 mi
Last recorded147,152 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX118 FBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 147,152 miles

slight play from front and rear roll bar bushes

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2011 142,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 127,806 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 127,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 112,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 98,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 80,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 43,606 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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X118 FBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X118 FBT, 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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How do I check the history of X118 FBT?

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What year was X118 FBT registered?

X118 FBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X118 FBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X118 FBT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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