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X246 EAX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,490 mi
Last recorded112,490 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,490 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not alowing full ispection of the vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,372 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' bulls eye (8.3.1a)

dash warning light on low linings ?

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,553 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,464 miles

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

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

dash warning of tail light defect ?

Fail 2 Apr 2014 78,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

dash warning of tail light defect ?

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,700 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished on outside wall

Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,032 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,396 miles

n/s mirror ind lens has a small crack

o/s/front wheel arch plastic panel has screw missing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,940 miles

N/S MIRROR IND LENS CRACKED

Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,594 miles

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

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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X246 EAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X246 EAX, 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 X246 EAX registered?

X246 EAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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