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DE51 XTX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,892 mi
Last recorded165,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 165,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 159,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 152,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 143,120 miles

Engine cover & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2016 143,069 miles

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

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

Engine cover & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 127,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 112,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 103,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 103,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,948 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 97,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,198 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 78,198 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 69,711 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 69,711 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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DE51 XTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE51 XTX, 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 DE51 XTX registered?

DE51 XTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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