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X212 CGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,626 mi
Last recorded102,626 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,626 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Dec 2009 95,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front and rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front and rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,621 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,443 miles

fan belt frayed

rear diff oil leak

rear indicators faded

surface rust on exhaust

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 56,416 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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X212 CGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X212 CGY, 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 X212 CGY?

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What year was X212 CGY registered?

X212 CGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X212 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X212 CGY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X212 CGY have outstanding finance?

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