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X416 XUB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX416 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,601 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 78,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,027 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 56,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,972 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,908 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,301 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,375 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers poor

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,197 miles

near side under tray insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side under tray insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,822 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,541 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 31,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,291 miles

damage o/s/f bumber

Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,452 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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X416 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X416 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 X416 XUB registered?

X416 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X416 XUB safe to buy?

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