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X523 TGF

2001 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Coupe87,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 TGF
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,602 miles

Oil leak Rear diff ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 86,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak Rear diff ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,373 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 82,373 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,395 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsf tyre outeredge bald

osf tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,549 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Jan 2013 58,549 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,631 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,627 miles

ADvanced wear to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,598 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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X523 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 87,778 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X523 TGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X523 TGF registered?

X523 TGF is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X523 TGF safe to buy?

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