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X443 CEF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,004 mi
Last recorded96,004 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 CEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,168 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear diff oil seal leaking slightly

slight gear oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear diff oil seal leaking slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner corroded (3.5.1i)

engine light on

slight gear oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,358 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag and management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,752 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,963 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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X443 CEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CEF, 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 X443 CEF registered?

X443 CEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X443 CEF safe to buy?

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