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X891 POJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,148 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 29 Oct 2014 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,722 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake release pull handle broken off

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,835 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 78,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,527 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,466 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,939 miles

rear indicator bulbs fadeing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 60,382 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,597 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 43,438 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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X891 POJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X891 POJ, 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 X891 POJ registered?

X891 POJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X891 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X891 POJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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