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X87 MKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,331 mi
Last recorded157,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 MKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 157,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 157,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 149,928 miles

Offside front steering/suspension has play in it

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,499 miles

Parking brake requires attention

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,213 miles

ESP Warning message on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,745 miles

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,779 miles

offside front tyre cracking round outer wall

Fail 30 Dec 2011 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre cracking round outer wall

Pass 30 Dec 2010 74,874 miles

rear brakes noisey

very slight wear on both front tyres outer side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,489 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,475 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 65,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,172 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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X87 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X87 MKE, 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 X87 MKE registered?

X87 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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