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X311 GKL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,862 mi
Last recorded84,862 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,862 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NS + OS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,563 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit / nearside rear edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,235 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 75,232 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,655 miles

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

o/s front / rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s front / rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,471 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,053 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,160 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 41,711 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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X311 GKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X311 GKL, 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 X311 GKL registered?

X311 GKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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