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X861 WRH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX861 WRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 101,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,515 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,438 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,891 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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X861 WRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X861 WRH, 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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How do I check the history of X861 WRH?

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What year was X861 WRH registered?

X861 WRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X861 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X861 WRH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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