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X599 XLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,741 mi
Last recorded133,741 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 XLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,609 miles

play in nearside front roll bar link

play in offside front rack end

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,477 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 18 Jan 2011 81,471 miles

o/s front tyre outter edge slightly worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre outter edge slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,948 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 75,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,755 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,783 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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X599 XLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X599 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X599 XLG registered?

X599 XLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X599 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X599 XLG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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