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X83 AOO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,448 mi
Last recorded204,448 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 204,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 204,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 202,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 199,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 199,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 192,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on shoulders with the nearside being worn to 2mm.

cut in nearside front tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 8 Nov 2013 184,153 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 184,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 173,156 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 173,156 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2011 160,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 148,608 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 148,608 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 134,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 121,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 107,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 80,048 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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X83 AOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X83 AOO, 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 X83 AOO registered?

X83 AOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X83 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X83 AOO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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