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X447 CBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,050 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 53,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,287 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,002 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 50,002 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,818 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15/91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 44,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,438 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,407 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 37,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,183 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 15,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X447 CBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X447 CBY, 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 X447 CBY registered?

X447 CBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X447 CBY safe to buy?

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