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X389 FJH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,377 mi
Last recorded178,377 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 FJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 178,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 173,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012

Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 168,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lift movement in o/s lower suspension joint

Pass 14 Jan 2010 162,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 144,185 miles

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

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

front screen stonechipped

offside rear coil spring rusty

rear no plate delaminating

slight play in rear subframe mountings

Pass 18 Dec 2007 124,685 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn

screen stone chipped

slight play from near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 103,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 83,457 miles

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

Rear 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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X389 FJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X389 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X389 FJH registered?

X389 FJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X389 FJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X389 FJH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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