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X602 CEX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,019 mi
Last recorded109,019 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX602 CEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,019 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,871 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured lower spring cup (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,299 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,703 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 83,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 May 2010 77,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,993 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,248 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 64,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear no plate begining to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 51,994 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 51,983 miles

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

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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X602 CEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X602 CEX, 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 X602 CEX registered?

X602 CEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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