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M13 HCH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,958 mi
Last recorded114,958 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 HCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 114,958 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror unit loose ()

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 114,958 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside mirror unit loose ()

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 107,142 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 85,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,084 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 71,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 70,862 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 70,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,004 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,143 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,821 miles

rear tyres nearing limit

near side front tyre nearing limit and worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,946 miles

E.M.L.system active.

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

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 17 Jul 2007 38,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,420 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 31,420 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,896 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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M13 HCH 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 M13 HCH, 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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M13 HCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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