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H16 DCN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,816 mi
Last recorded113,816 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,816 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 113,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,371 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 102,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 76,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 76,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,475 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,452 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 26,452 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,756 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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H16 DCN 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 76.5%.

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 H16 DCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H16 DCN registered?

H16 DCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is H16 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 DCN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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