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X127 RWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,796 mi
Last recorded101,796 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 101,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 95,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn will require renewal next pad change

engine management lamp on

slight outer sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 55,025 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,284 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,017 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,989 miles

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

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

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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X127 RWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,597cc 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 X127 RWL, 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 X127 RWL registered?

X127 RWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X127 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X127 RWL 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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