MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,954 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
slight play in steering rack o\s
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
slight play in steering rack o\s
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Child seat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing seat belt inspection.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing seat belt inspection.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in o/s steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering rack worn at offside
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Noise from alternator drive belt.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU51 XHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 EU51 XHZ, 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 EU51 XHZ registered?
EU51 XHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.
Is EU51 XHZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU51 XHZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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