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X556 WAB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,566 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,644 miles

Chip in the windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,555 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 87,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 74,922 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,995 miles

passenger door mirror loose

play in both front wheel bearings

rear indicators heavily faded

rear number plate loose

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,986 miles

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

both front inner steering arm worn

passenger door mirror loose

play in steering

rear indicators heavily faded

rear number plate loose

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 May 2010 56,650 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 52,520 miles

front pads look low

movement in both front hub assemblys

trims fitted to outer sills

Fail 18 May 2009 52,428 miles

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

front brake pads look low

movement in front hub assemblys just in limits reccomend attention

trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 May 2008 47,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,849 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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X556 WAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 X556 WAB, 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 X556 WAB registered?

X556 WAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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