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X244 CAY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,194 mi
Last recorded121,194 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,194 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 121,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 121,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,293 miles

Offside Front wing has damage

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,841 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,178 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,177 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,461 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 81,411 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,764 miles

O/S/R/TYRE HAS A SLIGHT BULDGE ON THE OUTER WALL

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 51,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 48,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 46,233 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 46,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,891 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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X244 CAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X244 CAY, 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 X244 CAY registered?

X244 CAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X244 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X244 CAY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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