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X443 BTT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,273 mi
Last recorded120,273 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 BTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 106,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,837 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to nearside tyre outer sidewall

Fail 12 Nov 2009 71,642 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,642 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,082 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 51,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,292 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 46,279 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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X443 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X443 BTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X443 BTT registered?

X443 BTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X443 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X443 BTT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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