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X324 PFE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,645 mi
Last recorded45,645 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX324 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 45,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,870 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 41,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,604 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 34,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,392 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,673 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/side front outer wall scuffed

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,673 miles

n/side front outer wall scuffed

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,688 miles

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,327 miles

advise o/s front tyre cut outer side wall.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,564 miles

advise condition of front number plate.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,171 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,855 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 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X324 PFE, 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 X324 PFE registered?

X324 PFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X324 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X324 PFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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