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X956 FGN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 104,799 miles

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,360 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 67,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,862 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front reapter lamp repaired by tape

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 52,599 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 Nov 2007 45,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 32,139 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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X956 FGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X956 FGN, 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 X956 FGN registered?

X956 FGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X956 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X956 FGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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