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X174 XLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 141,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,277 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 now at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper poor clearing screen

Fail 26 Apr 2017 134,277 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 now at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper poor clearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2016 121,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 117,749 miles

EML LAMP ON

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,749 miles

EML LAMP ON

Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,542 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

tread breaking up on both front tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2012 111,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 111,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear tyres at 3mm. both front tyres bold on edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 104,226 miles

full length under body shields fitted restricted vie of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2008 98,577 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 98,577 miles

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

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,002 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 23 Nov 2005 81,344 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills not fully cheched due to sill trims

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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X174 XLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 X174 XLJ, 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 X174 XLJ registered?

X174 XLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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