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X369 DCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX369 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 99,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 99,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,061 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 91,963 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,718 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 80,705 miles

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tail lamps on at all times

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,511 miles

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit of wear.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,835 miles

nearside rear tyre depth 2.5mm

Fail 31 Jan 2007 65,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre depth 2.5mm

Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,023 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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X369 DCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 X369 DCY, 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

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What year was X369 DCY registered?

X369 DCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X369 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X369 DCY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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