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X324 FLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,301 mi
Last recorded45,301 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX324 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,301 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,206 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre shows signs of cracking

Pass 26 May 2011 42,349 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,346 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,717 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,504 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,587 miles

off/side front under/body splash trim is badly damaged

vehicle presenter be aware off/side front outer tyre wall has cuts and abrasions.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 37,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

off/side front under/body splash trim is badly damaged

vehicle presenter be aware off/side front outer tyre wall has cuts and abrasions.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,423 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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X324 FLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X324 FLK, 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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X324 FLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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