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X173 BFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 BFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,204 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2016 104,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,351 miles

exhaust mounting missing exhaust still susported

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

oil leak on diff

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight damage to offside mirror

slight wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,953 miles

rear brake hose starting to perish

slight wear on offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,204 miles

Exhaust mount broke but exhaust still supported

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,204 miles

Exhaust mount broke but exhaust still supported

Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,621 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust mount

Pass 24 Dec 2009 68,734 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 68,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,857 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 52,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X173 BFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X173 BFG, 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 X173 BFG registered?

X173 BFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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