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X54 ARF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,259 mi
Last recorded94,259 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both arches coroding

o/s front wing coroding

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,260 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,854 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 71,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,581 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 61,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 61,932 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

surface corrosion of rear suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,845 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,017 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,490 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 46,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,793 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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X54 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X54 ARF, 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 X54 ARF registered?

X54 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X54 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X54 ARF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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