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X583 EEN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX583 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,081 miles

Oil leak Rear axle ()

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

coil spring corroded Both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 115,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low Near side front (1.8)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear Off side front (8.1.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side front lower aluminium arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Rear axle ()

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

coil spring corroded Both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axel oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak rear axel

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak rear axle

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear axle has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2011 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,281 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,878 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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X583 EEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 X583 EEN, 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 X583 EEN registered?

X583 EEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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