MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
E M l on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside bald (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner sills and floor and chassis above rear suspension corroded
rear sub frame and all rear suspension components corroded
under covers and sill covers fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
E M l on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside bald (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner sills and floor and chassis above rear suspension corroded
rear sub frame and all rear suspension components corroded
under covers and sill covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
eml on dash
tow bar electrics don't work
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust system insecure both hangers on center box (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
eml on dash
tow bar electrics don't work
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearest front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearest bulkhead (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearest front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Engine M.I.L Illuminated
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearest front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
advice centre exhaust hanger deteriorated
advice oil leak at gearbox
advice slight wear in n/s and o/s steering rack arms
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
advice slight wear in n/s and o/s steering rack arms
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HCZ 4231 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 HCZ 4231, 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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HCZ 4231 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2001.
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