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X387 FJH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX387 FJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,608 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 116,608 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,758 miles

rear near side and off side brake pipes to brake hoses starting to go rusty

under side of vehicle covered in and some brake pipes can not be seen to be checked

Fail 30 Jan 2012 111,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear near side and off side brake pipes to brake hoses starting to go rusty

under side of vehicle covered in and some brake pipes can not be seen to be checked

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,305 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,332 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 64,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 54,949 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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X387 FJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X387 FJH, 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 X387 FJH registered?

X387 FJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X387 FJH safe to buy?

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