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X873 BLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,219 mi
Last recorded93,219 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,964 miles

wet test

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,579 miles

Nearside front indicator working on backup light. Proper light bulb needs replacing.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front indicator working on backup light. Proper light bulb needs replacing.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 76,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,976 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front n/s tyre wall cracking .

advise n/s front tyre outre wall poor condition.

minor cracking wall,s of both rear tyre,s.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,290 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,587 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD IS VERY LOW

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,627 miles

OSF , NSR , NSF TYRE TREADS LOW AND WORN OUTER EDGES.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,397 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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X873 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X873 BLF, 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 X873 BLF registered?

X873 BLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X873 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X873 BLF shows 21 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.

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