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X408 XUB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 62,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat base insecure on to seat mounting frame, seat belt buckle security not affected

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Object stuck to inside of windscreen but not materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area

Offside Front Driver's seat base insecure on to seat mounting frame, seat belt buckle security not affected

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 50,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat base insecure on to seat mounting frame, seat belt buckle security not affected

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Object stuck to inside of windscreen but not materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area

Offside Front Driver's seat base insecure on to seat mounting frame, seat belt buckle security not affected

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,584 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,663 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,152 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 24,860 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,275 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,533 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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X408 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X408 XUB, 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 X408 XUB registered?

X408 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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