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X591 GEL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,715 mi
Last recorded134,715 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX591 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 134,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine malfunction light in

Pass 16 Jan 2016 124,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Jan 2016 124,175 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 114,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,469 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,502 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,288 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,281 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,709 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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X591 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 X591 GEL, 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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X591 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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