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HLZ 7084

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,508 mi
Last recorded147,508 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 7084
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,508 miles

ALL TYRES ODD WEAR/OLD + O/S FRONT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR AXLE AREA, SECTIONS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

EML LIGHT FLASHED OH, THEN STAYED OFF

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION BLOWING (PUGGED UP)

N/S/R SPARE STEEL WHEEL FITTED

REAR OUTER REAR SILL AREAS COVERED IN PLASTIC !? CHECK ADVISED

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R MAIN CHASSIS MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/REAR MAIN OUTER CHASSIS MOUNTING POINT (FRONT OF AXLE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F LOWER BALL PIN >> NEW ADVISED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,491 miles

EML on dash

Rear section of body/integral chassis is corroded but not excessive

Fail 30 Aug 2019 136,491 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

EML on dash

Rear section of body/integral chassis is corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2018 134,029 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 134,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 129,179 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling ON LOCK (2.2.D.2a)

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,707 miles

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

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

engine management light is "ON"

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,015 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,910 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,027 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,063 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,286 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 50,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,270 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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HLZ 7084 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 71.4%.

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 HLZ 7084, 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 HLZ 7084 registered?

HLZ 7084 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HLZ 7084 safe to buy?

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