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X791 UPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,177 mi
Last recorded109,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,177 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 104,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre slight worn outer edge & slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre slight worn outer edge & slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,824 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 73,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,438 miles

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

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

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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X791 UPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X791 UPB, 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 X791 UPB registered?

X791 UPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X791 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X791 UPB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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