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X1 GNB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,271 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,792 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 72,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,765 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 56,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,795 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,528 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 33,025 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 33,025 miles

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

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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X1 GNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X1 GNB, 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 X1 GNB registered?

X1 GNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X1 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 GNB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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