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X193 RTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX193 RTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 115,271 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 115,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 111,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn To The Rear Of Car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,233 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both side wheel arch has slightly corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2017 100,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 83,456 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside fron suspension arm inner bushes worn

offside rear tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,324 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 71,324 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 67,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,735 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,382 miles

slight wear to steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2011 64,382 miles

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

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,831 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 60,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,160 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 47,133 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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X193 RTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X193 RTW, 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 X193 RTW registered?

X193 RTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X193 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X193 RTW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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