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X806 EGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX806 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 80,040 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 80,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,589 miles

The engine is loosing oil

The o/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,018 miles

slight play in n/s end of steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2010 67,015 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side of steering rack has small amount of play in it.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,323 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged on outer edge.

Rear pads look to be nearing limit,suggest inspected with wheels off.

Steering rack has some play in offside.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,736 miles

Rear propshaft coupling is starting to split.

Slight play in steering rack track rod joints

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,787 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X806 EGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X806 EGX, 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 X806 EGX registered?

X806 EGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X806 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X806 EGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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