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X713 BLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX713 BLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,223 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 108,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,481 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,779 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 96,779 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,291 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak (g/box pipes banjo)

park brake travel quite high.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 79,052 miles

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

oil leak (g/box pipes banjo)

park brake travel quite high.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,179 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,027 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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X713 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X713 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 X713 BLG registered?

X713 BLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X713 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X713 BLG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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