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X173 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,928 mi
Last recorded112,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 108,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,366 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,988 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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X173 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X173 DMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X173 DMC registered?

X173 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X173 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X173 DMC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X173 DMC have outstanding finance?

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