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X246 NAW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,232 mi
Last recorded132,232 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 NAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 132,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Body work on outside of vehicle around wheel arches starting to rust.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 121,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 121,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 110,673 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

BRAKE WEAR INDICATION WARNING ON DASH

Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 96,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,036 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,232 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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X246 NAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X246 NAW, 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

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What year was X246 NAW registered?

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

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