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X116 ELH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,705 mi
Last recorded84,705 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers seat cushion insecure

engine management light shows on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2017 84,705 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers seat cushion insecure

engine management light shows on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,927 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,159 miles

nsf osf osr tyres perrished

nsf tyre has a large cut on the sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,213 miles

nsf tyre slightly perrished

osf tyre slightly perrished

osr tyre slightly perrished

Fail 29 Nov 2014 78,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf tyre slightly perrished

osf tyre slightly perrished

osr tyre slightly perrished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 76,352 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 75,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside hand brake slow to register maxium effort

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside hand brake slow to register maxium effort

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,110 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 72,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,202 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 67,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 64,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 60,953 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 60,953 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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X116 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X116 ELH, 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 X116 ELH registered?

X116 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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