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X207 AFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,453 mi
Last recorded188,453 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 AFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 188,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 188,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 164,960 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 164,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 143,033 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 143,033 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 128,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 119,474 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 119,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 110,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 102,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 92,595 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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X207 AFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X207 AFG, 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

How do I check the history of X207 AFG?

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What year was X207 AFG registered?

X207 AFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X207 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X207 AFG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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