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X918 GFP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,190 mi
Last recorded124,190 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 GFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,190 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 124,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,503 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 71,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,835 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,570 miles

Nearside rear seat belt, visual inspection only, child seat fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,162 miles

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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X918 GFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X918 GFP, 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 X918 GFP registered?

X918 GFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X918 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X918 GFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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