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X836 CPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 119,500 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 119,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,966 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,429 miles

play o/s and n/s/f steering tie rods.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,981 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 29,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,694 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,825 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,601 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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X836 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X836 CPB, 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

How do I check the history of X836 CPB?

You can check the full history of X836 CPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X836 CPB registered?

X836 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2001.

Is X836 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X836 CPB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X836 CPB have outstanding finance?

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