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X741 CKU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,223 mi
Last recorded160,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 CKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2019 160,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slightly oil leak on rear diff

Pass 29 Jan 2018 155,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 148,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 143,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 128,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 110,340 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Jan 2011 98,000 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 97,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door doesn't open from the outside or the inside

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,281 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,350 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 76,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,312 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,340 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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X741 CKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X741 CKU, 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 X741 CKU registered?

X741 CKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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