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X722 LKL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX722 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 108,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 108,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,650 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 85,789 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 85,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 65,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,630 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

large under trays

offide front indicator started to work when bonnet closed

Fail 18 Feb 2008 60,630 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

large under trays

offide front indicator started to work when bonnet closed

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,162 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 48,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise handbrake warning light constantly on

Pass 5 Aug 2005 43,013 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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X722 LKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X722 LKL, 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 X722 LKL registered?

X722 LKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X722 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X722 LKL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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