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X548 FGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,446 mi
Last recorded118,446 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 FGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,709 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four wheel arches show signs of rust

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

light corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,709 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,782 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension arm bushes worn

rear exhaust monting corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,866 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,140 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,613 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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X548 FGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X548 FGW, 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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X548 FGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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