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X415 FKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 76,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,938 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

tyres perished/cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty body (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber twisted and worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,685 miles

PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

Fail 14 Jan 2020 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high RECTIFIED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 46,762 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,679 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 39,672 miles

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

both front disc corroded on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,672 miles

both front disc corroded on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,097 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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X415 FKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X415 FKE, 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 X415 FKE registered?

X415 FKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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