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L10 SSH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,363 mi
Last recorded64,363 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 SSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,363 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2021 63,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2020 63,451 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 63,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,528 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 62,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,449 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,464 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,464 miles

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

E.M.L on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake assist light on dash

engine managment light on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,186 miles

E,M,L on

Fail 7 Feb 2014 57,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E,M,L on

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,143 miles

E.M.L on

S.R.S light on

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint covers slit

Fail 21 Jan 2013 56,143 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L on

S.R.S light on

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint covers slit

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,988 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff (offside drive shaft seal)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 53,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,677 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,036 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f foglamp inop

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,422 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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L10 SSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L10 SSH, 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 L10 SSH registered?

L10 SSH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is L10 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L10 SSH shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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