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X401 KOH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,175 mi
Last recorded128,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 KOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,175 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 121,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 121,518 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 112,895 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 109,418 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion in centre exhaust mounting bolts

Fail 24 Nov 2009 109,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion in centre exhaust mounting bolts

Pass 8 Sep 2008 101,998 miles

brake operation slightly spongy.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 101,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake operation slightly spongy.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 96,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre is down to 2mm tread depth. †Offside rear tyre is down to 2.5mm tread depth

Offside front tyre is wearing badly around the inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,651 miles

Nearside rear tyre is down to 2mm tread depth. †Offside rear tyre is down to 2.5mm tread depth

Offside front tyre is wearing badly around the inner & outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,682 miles

small cut in sidewall of nsr tyre

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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X401 KOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X401 KOH, 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 X401 KOH registered?

X401 KOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X401 KOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X401 KOH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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