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X575 VPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX575 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 67,168 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 67,167 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,344 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,344 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,440 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,924 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,748 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,091 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,269 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 37,782 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 32,112 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 32,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cuts in side walls left hand front and left hand rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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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X575 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 X575 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X575 VPA?

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What year was X575 VPA registered?

X575 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X575 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X575 VPA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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