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DCZ 1650

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,345 mi
Last recorded207,345 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1650
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 207,345 miles

Nearside Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front inner plastic wheel arch not secure and fitted properly

Offside Front cut in side wall but not reaching the cords

Offside Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear wheel arch very rusty

eml light on

Fail 21 Dec 2017 207,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure drivers leather seat not secure in frame of seat and the bottom frame of seat is not retracting correctly (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front inner plastic wheel arch not secure and fitted properly

Offside Front cut in side wall but not reaching the cords

Offside Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear wheel arch very rusty

eml light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 116,850 miles

brake pipe corrosion.

corrosion to wheel arches.

general under vehicle corrosion.

oil leaks[s].

slight exhaust blows.

Fail 16 Oct 2016 116,849 miles

Centre Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on wheelarch liners (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on wheelarch liners (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

oil around diff

slight exhaust leak from rear section

slight play in front wheel bearings

underside and components corroded in places

wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear coil springs corroded

slight exhaust leak from rear section

wheel arches corroded

covers fitted

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,490 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,395 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 91,394 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 19 Aug 2010 86,333 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,191 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,560 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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DCZ 1650 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DCZ 1650, 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 DCZ 1650 registered?

DCZ 1650 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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