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X986 BAF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 BAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,999 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,397 miles

Offside rear tyre has age cracks appearing.

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,851 miles

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

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,965 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,340 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,584 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 59,584 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 54,865 miles

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

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

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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X986 BAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X986 BAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X986 BAF registered?

X986 BAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X986 BAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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