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H4 DBM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,095 mi
Last recorded37,095 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 DBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,095 miles

Auto gearbox sump pan becoming porous

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 37,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auto gearbox sump pan becoming porous

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 33,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 27 May 2022 29,298 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,697 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,659 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 27,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 24,283 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,095 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 23,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,050 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on outer edge, also both rear tyres getting very close to wear markers.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,135 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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H4 DBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H4 DBM, 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 H4 DBM registered?

H4 DBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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