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H2 HTK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 HTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 144,733 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 134,780 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 122,904 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a c ut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 20 Jul 2012 117,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 117,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,149 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 53,149 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,697 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H2 HTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H2 HTK, 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 H2 HTK registered?

H2 HTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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