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XLZ 3374

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 3374
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,218 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

eml illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2018 106,157 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (all) marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

eml illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,555 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,098 miles

Nearside 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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XLZ 3374 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLZ 3374, 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 XLZ 3374 registered?

XLZ 3374 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is XLZ 3374 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 3374 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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