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X859 WLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,142 mi
Last recorded106,142 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,142 miles

SRS light stays on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

engine management light stays on

Fail 22 Aug 2007 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light stays on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

engine management light stays on

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,605 miles

full inspection restricted due to engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2006 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

full inspection restricted due to engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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X859 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X859 WLG, 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

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What year was X859 WLG registered?

X859 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X859 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X859 WLG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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