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X346 WAB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX346 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pin facing down (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pin facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

smear mark on windscreen, not affecting drivers view

wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,796 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smear mark in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,325 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

smear mark in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,574 miles

engine light on + n/s/f tyre bold on edge + n/s/r tyre worn + n/s/r wheel arch corroding + o/s/f wheel arch corroding + o/s/r tyre worn....

Fail 31 May 2012 94,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine light on + n/s/f tyre bold on edge + n/s/r tyre worn + n/s/r wheel arch corroding + o/s/f wheel arch corroding + o/s/r tyre worn....

Pass 3 May 2011 87,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear steering rack assembly

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,395 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 693,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,753 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X346 WAB 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 X346 WAB, 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 X346 WAB registered?

X346 WAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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