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X223 XFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,379 mi
Last recorded175,379 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 175,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

trays / covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2020 150,569 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

boot lid held down with rope

trays / covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2019 145,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Nov 2019 145,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2018 138,674 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,690 miles

corrosion too exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,476 miles

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,179 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,230 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,155 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 107,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 97,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,588 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,047 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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X223 XFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X223 XFM, 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 X223 XFM registered?

X223 XFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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