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X96 SUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,688 mi
Last recorded93,688 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 SUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,688 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front pads are worn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front pads are worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,958 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,958 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,076 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2009 56,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front lower suspension forward arm bush is split

Front wipers badly smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Gearbox leaking oil

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Park brake pedal lever needs adjustment to travel of pedal recommend having adjusted before next MOT

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front lower suspension forward arm bush is split

Front wipers badly smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Gearbox leaking oil

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Park brake pedal lever needs adjustment to travel of pedal recommend having adjusted before next MOT

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,885 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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X96 SUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X96 SUD, 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 X96 SUD registered?

X96 SUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X96 SUD safe to buy?

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