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X374 BLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,867 mi
Last recorded12,867 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX374 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 12,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016

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

Pass 19 May 2015 112,685 miles

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

Rear wiper split.

Pass 5 Jun 2014

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

Fail 19 May 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to centre exhaust silencer

Pass 3 May 2011
Pass 6 May 2010
Fail 4 May 2010

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 77,067 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jun 2008

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 759,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X374 BLA 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 78.6%.

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 X374 BLA, 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 X374 BLA registered?

X374 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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