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X461 CEF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 CEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,706 miles

centre stop lamp lens incomplete

Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp lens incomplete

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,489 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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X461 CEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X461 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X461 CEF?

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What year was X461 CEF registered?

X461 CEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X461 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X461 CEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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