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X686 WHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,841 mi
Last recorded56,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,505 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,327 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low (2-3mm)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,200 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,494 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,607 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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X686 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X686 WHC, 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

How do I check the history of X686 WHC?

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What year was X686 WHC registered?

X686 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X686 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X686 WHC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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