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X736 HVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX736 HVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,632 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,921 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,302 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 86,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,548 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

slight movement noted in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted - unable to fully test condition of seat belt without tampering with or removing seat

Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted - unable to fully test condition of seat belt without tampering with or removing seat

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 52,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 45,000 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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X736 HVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X736 HVV, 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 X736 HVV registered?

X736 HVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X736 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X736 HVV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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