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X652 BLL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,131 mi
Last recorded100,131 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX652 BLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 100,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,719 miles

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,017 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 82,475 miles

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

Engine management light indicates a fault on dashboard

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaking from differential

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,231 miles

front suspension lower inner arm bushes cracking .

tyre walls cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2009 80,231 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front suspension lower inner arm bushes cracking .

tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2008 78,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 76,147 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut in side wallnot deep enough to reach cord

Pass 1 Jul 2006 74,140 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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X652 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X652 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 X652 BLL registered?

X652 BLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X652 BLL safe to buy?

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