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X709 BLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 BLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,166 miles

esp light flahed once

Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,166 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

esp light flahed once

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,814 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,346 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 47,299 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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X709 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X709 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 X709 BLG registered?

X709 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X709 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X709 BLG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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