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X448 UST

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,301 mi
Last recorded172,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 UST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 172,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 167,121 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 167,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 164,831 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 164,584 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 164,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 163,944 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 163,944 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 163,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 161,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 159,358 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 154,604 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 154,604 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 151,680 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 151,680 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 132,235 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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X448 UST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X448 UST, 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 X448 UST registered?

X448 UST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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