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X846 FDL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,479 mi
Last recorded90,479 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 90,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,762 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 69,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,037 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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X846 FDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X846 FDL, 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 X846 FDL registered?

X846 FDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X846 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X846 FDL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X846 FDL have outstanding finance?

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