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X233 KWP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 KWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,897 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 122,897 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 115,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner both not visable to be certain of thickness

Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,377 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 105,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,463 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 86,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 85,583 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,583 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,951 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 71,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 68,231 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 68,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,231 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 57,231 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X233 KWP 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 60%.

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 X233 KWP, 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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X233 KWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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