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X89 CFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,015 mi
Last recorded184,015 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 184,015 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

offside Mirror glass deteriorated

slight fluid leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 179,047 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 173,990 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 169,588 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2009 169,575 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2008 153,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 120,988 miles

nails in offside front and offside rear tyres

nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked

slight play in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 12 Jan 2006 85,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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X89 CFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X89 CFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X89 CFG?

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What year was X89 CFG registered?

X89 CFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X89 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X89 CFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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