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X92 PLD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX92 PLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,012 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,860 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 93,860 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,863 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 89,863 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,438 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 79,688 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 79,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 75,275 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,287 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,052 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 60,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 53,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake disks worn

Pass 29 Dec 2007 46,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,813 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,204 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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X92 PLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X92 PLD, 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 X92 PLD registered?

X92 PLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X92 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X92 PLD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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