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X827 ELK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX827 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 117,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight dis-colouration of o/s mirror glass

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 102,228 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 101,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,863 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)

nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2005 64,965 miles

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

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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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X827 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X827 ELK, 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 X827 ELK registered?

X827 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X827 ELK safe to buy?

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