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H16 DGB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,633 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 99,633 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,868 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot release handle sticking

cooling fan faulty

nearside door mirror loose

offside door mirror glass starting to discolour

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 12 Aug 2016 90,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot release handle sticking

cooling fan faulty

nearside door mirror loose

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,762 miles

Steering system slightly rough noise from steering pump (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough noise from steering pump (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,191 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 74,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,072 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,612 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,899 miles

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

advise brake check/brake pads appear worn

advise front anti-roll bar bushes worn

advise front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,489 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 6 Dec 2007 54,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,790 miles

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,457 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 DGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 H16 DGB, 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 H16 DGB registered?

H16 DGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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