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X966 VUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 VUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 121,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 117,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,937 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,517 miles

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,359 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,996 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,652 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 33,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Drivers window not working

Rear number plate getting in poor condition

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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X966 VUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X966 VUD, 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 X966 VUD registered?

X966 VUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X966 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X966 VUD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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