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X397 THH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,301 mi
Last recorded165,301 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 THH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2015 165,301 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter repaired, but not inappropriately

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly deterioted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 150,705 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head lamps slight condensation

srs lamp illuminated and then rectified itself

Pass 20 Jan 2014 133,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 108,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,868 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,839 miles

belly pan fitted to most of under carriage of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 6,510 miles

both front tyres wearing to outside edge

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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X397 THH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X397 THH, 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 X397 THH registered?

X397 THH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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