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X814 FNB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 FNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is perished

Rear position lamps permanently on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 134,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is perished

Rear position lamps permanently on

Pass 4 Jul 2015 129,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

diff leaking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 103,972 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 94,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,771 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,625 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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X814 FNB 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 X814 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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What year was X814 FNB registered?

X814 FNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X814 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X814 FNB 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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