MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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X840 GKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 X840 GKU, 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 GKU registered?
X840 GKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.
Is X840 GKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for X840 GKU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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