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HCZ 7588

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,189 mi
Last recorded156,189 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 7588
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 156,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 156,074 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,993 miles

Both rear wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 133,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,307 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 104,289 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS CORRODING AND ADVISE MONITORING.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,682 miles

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

brake warning indicator illuminated , unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 18 Jun 2008 94,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,399 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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HCZ 7588 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HCZ 7588, 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 HCZ 7588 registered?

HCZ 7588 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2001.

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