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DA51 CHX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,729 mi
Last recorded81,729 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,729 miles

2x front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 71,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged soild brake pipe mounted to a flexible subframe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,241 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rearmost exhaust / heat shield loose (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,907 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,872 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 10 Apr 2013 54,651 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 26 Mar 2012 52,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,865 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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DA51 CHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DA51 CHX, 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 DA51 CHX registered?

DA51 CHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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