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X597 XLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,434 mi
Last recorded120,434 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 XLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 120,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 115,572 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 115,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,221 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 112,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,548 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 108,543 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2009 99,892 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor

Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor

washer bottle possible leak suggest further check.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,672 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 65,581 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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X597 XLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X597 XLG, 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 X597 XLG registered?

X597 XLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X597 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X597 XLG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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