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X756 WAB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,540 mi
Last recorded113,540 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX756 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 113,540 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 113,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,427 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,789 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,607 miles

E.M.L ON

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

slight slackness noted in the f/o/s steering arm

Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,501 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty and slight blow at front

slight wear noted in f/n/s hub assy

steering rark worn o/s (slight)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 69,501 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusty and slight blow at front

slight wear noted in f/n/s hub assy

steering rark worn o/s (slight)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,015 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2009 60,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,903 miles

slight movement in steering

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,742 miles

slight movement steering

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,798 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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X756 WAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X756 WAB, 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 X756 WAB registered?

X756 WAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X756 WAB safe to buy?

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