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X353 NKO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,495 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,583 miles

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,583 miles

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

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

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,463 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front inner wing panel is slightly insecure and has some damage caused by the tyre rubbing

rear brake efficency is a little poor

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,463 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front inner wing panel is slightly insecure and has some damage caused by the tyre rubbing

rear brake efficency is a little poor

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,377 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded, offside steering arm is worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,745 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and weak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,377 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,520 miles

Corrosion to front doors and nearside rear door

Corrosion to offside front and nearside rear wheel arches

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,048 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 57,048 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 54,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,246 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,709 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,490 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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X353 NKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 X353 NKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X353 NKO?

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What year was X353 NKO registered?

X353 NKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X353 NKO safe to buy?

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