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X485 CBC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 CBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 141,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,032 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 128,032 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 119,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,324 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 92,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,379 miles

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

some play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 18 Aug 2009 81,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

some play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 73,909 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 73,909 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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X485 CBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X485 CBC, 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 X485 CBC registered?

X485 CBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X485 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X485 CBC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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