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X504 BUX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,870 mi
Last recorded110,870 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 BUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underbody is covered by underbody panels and prevents some components to be checked

Fail 8 Mar 2017 110,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underbody is covered by underbody panels and prevents some components to be checked

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

vehicle underbody is covered by underbody panels and prevents some components to be checked

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,781 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 81,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,622 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 68,597 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,310 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,068 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,120 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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X504 BUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol 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 X504 BUX, 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 X504 BUX registered?

X504 BUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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