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X342 NSE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,309 mi
Last recorded118,309 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX342 NSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 118,309 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 118,309 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are worn & pads appear low

play at o/s of steering rack

rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2010 104,444 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are worn & pads appear low

play at o/s of steering rack

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,298 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 44,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,336 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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X342 NSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X342 NSE, 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 X342 NSE registered?

X342 NSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X342 NSE safe to buy?

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