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X595 WLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,997 mi
Last recorded51,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX595 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,997 miles

both front wipers noted poor

exhaust noted rusty in places

front brake discs noted worn

rear brake discs noted worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,742 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn and pads appear 70% worn

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,331 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn and pads appear 50% worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,143 miles

f/n/s tyre curbed

f/o/s tyre low ont tread and worn on outer edge

no tyre fitted on spare wheel !

rear pads 70% worn

wet test

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,380 miles

f/o/s tyre noted perished

o/s/f tyre noted damaged on the outer wall

o/s/r tyre noted damaged on outer wall

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

slight wear noted on both rear brake disc

steering column noted catching the exhaust heat shield slightly

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,405 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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X595 WLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X595 WLJ, 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 X595 WLJ registered?

X595 WLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X595 WLJ safe to buy?

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