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X712 BLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,720 mi
Last recorded165,720 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 BLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 165,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,822 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 157,822 miles

Inner Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 146,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 141,067 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front headlamp slightly lose

Fail 26 Aug 2011 140,673 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front head-lamp slightly lose

Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 111,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 109,566 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 109,566 miles

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

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

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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X712 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X712 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X712 BLG registered?

X712 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X712 BLG safe to buy?

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