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X548 GLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,050 mi
Last recorded197,050 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 GLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 197,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,495 miles

wheel arch corrision rear

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body tary fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 101,323 miles

rear exhaust hanger borken but exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 64,397 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 64,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,176 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,973 miles

nearside front side repeater in mirror broken

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

rear brake pads to be checked

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 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X548 GLH, 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 X548 GLH registered?

X548 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X548 GLH safe to buy?

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