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X840 FGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,593 mi
Last recorded117,593 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 FGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,593 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,819 miles

slight movement offside of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2009 151,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,044 miles

off side door mirror gel faulty

Fail 4 Jul 2008 87,044 miles

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

off side door mirror gel faulty

Pass 23 Jun 2007 79,925 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 69,992 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes parting from arms

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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X840 FGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X840 FGW, 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 X840 FGW registered?

X840 FGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X840 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X840 FGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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