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X169 XKH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,233 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 95,747 miles

Front Spare tyre defective ON BOTH SIDES FRONT ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 95,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Spare tyre defective ON BOTH SIDES FRONT ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,683 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 89,770 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,770 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,356 miles

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

Offside front tyre crackin up

Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,019 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2008 50,018 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,210 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 31,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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X169 XKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X169 XKH, 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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X169 XKH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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