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HIL 233

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 233
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 62,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,264 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 48,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,481 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,188 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 18 Feb 2016 35,188 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front tire wearing on the outer edge

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

Offside Front deep cracks in the outer wall of tire but cords not exposed

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,958 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,279 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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HIL 233 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HIL 233, 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 HIL 233 registered?

HIL 233 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HIL 233 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 233 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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