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X432 VHH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,618 mi
Last recorded83,618 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX432 VHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 83,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 79,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED AT LOWER END

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,884 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,467 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 59,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,892 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,148 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Fail 15 Dec 2006 48,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre treads worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 16 Dec 2005 40,064 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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X432 VHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X432 VHH, 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 X432 VHH registered?

X432 VHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X432 VHH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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