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X742 DSH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 DSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 98,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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X742 DSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X742 DSH, 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 X742 DSH registered?

X742 DSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X742 DSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X742 DSH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X742 DSH have outstanding finance?

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