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X458 BLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX458 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and nsr tyres very low on tread (4.1.E.1)

various rust patches around body. plastic trims fitted under side of car

Fail 1 Jul 2016

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf and nsr tyres very low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various rust patches around body. plastic trims fitted under side of car

Pass 26 Jun 2015 174,872 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 170,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 162,408 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks/contamination

nearside/offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split/wear

offside doormirror glass discoloured

offside rear indicator lamp fading in colour

offside rear wheelrim damaged

screw i offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2012 157,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 151,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,728 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 85,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,834 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,416 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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X458 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 X458 BLK, 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 X458 BLK registered?

X458 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X458 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X458 BLK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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