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X272 UAO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,024 mi
Last recorded92,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,024 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s track rod slight play

n/s strut rod ball joint minor play

Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,271 miles

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

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

slight play n/s and o/s tie rods

Pass 9 Jan 2016
Fail 31 Dec 2015 78,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,106 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 66,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,183 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Feb 2011 65,182 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,468 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 49,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 34,510 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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X272 UAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X272 UAO, 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 X272 UAO registered?

X272 UAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X272 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X272 UAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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