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X813 FNB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,837 mi
Last recorded194,837 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX813 FNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 194,837 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of wear in both the front brake discs

slight play in the offside front steering arm

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2012 188,663 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in the offside front wheel

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2012 188,663 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in the offside front wheel

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2011 174,290 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 174,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 163,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 149,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 135,524 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 135,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 118,263 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 117,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 93,653 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 93,651 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/plates delapatating

Pass 2 Sep 2005 79,050 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 79,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X813 FNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X813 FNB, 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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X813 FNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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