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X735 FEV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

190,967 mi
Last recorded190,967 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 FEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 190,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play osf and nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system supports are are corroded

osf steering rack is very worn

osr and nsr lower body sills are corroded behind under body shields and trims

Pass 19 Oct 2022 184,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 174,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 164,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 164,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 157,063 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 147,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 139,350 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 126,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,236 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 119,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 113,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,644 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,262 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 100,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,235 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,922 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,027 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 50,753 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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X735 FEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X735 FEV, 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 X735 FEV registered?

X735 FEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X735 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X735 FEV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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