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X872 WLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,594 mi
Last recorded103,594 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge(requires attention)

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall not exposing any cords or ply

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust bracket broken still supported

Fail 17 Dec 2014 94,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall not exposing any cords or ply

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust bracket broken still supported

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,575 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,575 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,772 miles

advise centre exhaust corroaded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,462 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 626,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,619 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 51,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,763 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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X872 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X872 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.

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What year was X872 WLG registered?

X872 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X872 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 WLG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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