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X678 BLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

270,056 mi
Last recorded270,056 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 BLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 270,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 16 Mar 2019 153,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,797 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,431 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 115,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 91,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,759 miles

intermittent fault on offside front indicator

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 78,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,674 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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X678 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X678 BLG, 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 X678 BLG registered?

X678 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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