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X38 ETA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,654 mi
Last recorded125,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,654 miles

handbrake travel accetable at time of test

slight corrosion to offside front brake disc

slight play in offside rack knuckle

Pass 21 May 2008 121,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

washer bottle leaking

Fail 21 May 2008 121,650 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

washer bottle leaking

Pass 22 May 2007 117,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 112,021 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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X38 ETA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 X38 ETA, 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 X38 ETA?

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What year was X38 ETA registered?

X38 ETA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X38 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X38 ETA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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