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H18 XAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 XAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,031 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 81,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,917 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,889 miles

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

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

o/s front repeater lens holed

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,662 miles

al brake pipes wax oiled unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,953 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 78,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,431 miles

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

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

front axle and suspension corroded

n/s front repeater lens holed

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,796 miles

eml/on rear axle rusty o/s repeater lens holed

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall o/s front tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,801 miles

eml on

rear axle and suspension rusty

rear n/plate deterated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

rear axle and suspension rusty

rear n/plate deterated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,878 miles

o/s repeater lens holed

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,149 miles

o/s front repeater lens holed

rear n/plate deterated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,980 miles

no o/s rear fog light fitted

o/s repeater lens holed

rear n/plate deterating

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,582 miles

o/s front repeater lens holed

rear n /plate deterating

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,336 miles

o/s mirror repeater lens broken

rear n/plate deterating

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,546 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,144 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/front m irror fasher lens holed

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,437 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 49,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,996 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,281 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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H18 XAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H18 XAM, 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 H18 XAM registered?

H18 XAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is H18 XAM safe to buy?

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