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X834 BEF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,962 mi
Last recorded100,962 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 BEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,962 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,054 miles

os rear plastic cover damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

engine managment lamp on

exhaust back box heat sheild insecure

exhuast bracket broken off

front wipers smearing screen

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

engine managment lamp on

exhaust back box heat sheild insecure

exhuast bracket broken off

front wipers smearing screen

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,873 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)

osf nsr osr tyres getting low approx 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,529 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 47,818 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,867 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,909 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 33,909 miles

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

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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X834 BEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X834 BEF, 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 X834 BEF registered?

X834 BEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X834 BEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X834 BEF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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