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X648 BLL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,355 mi
Last recorded106,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 BLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,355 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,471 miles

ADVISE POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,752 miles

possable fuel leak from engine but unable to carry out visual check(smell of fuel from engine bay)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 82,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 82,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 80,891 miles

slight damage n/s repeter lamp

unable to fully check brake master/steering rack etc covered

Pass 10 Nov 2006 76,194 miles

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

slight damage n/s repeter lamp

unable to fully check brake master/steering rack etc covered

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 74,968 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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X648 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X648 BLL, 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 X648 BLL registered?

X648 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X648 BLL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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