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X188 ELH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,163 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,017 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,659 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 83,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,055 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,420 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,951 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 66,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,732 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,734 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 51,376 miles

Front no.plate slightly cracked O/S Steering rod inner joint slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,376 miles

Front no.plate slightly cracked O/S Steering rod inner joint slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,710 miles

Front no.plate slightly cracked

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 38,092 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 38,067 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm markers

rear differential leaking

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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X188 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X188 ELH registered?

X188 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X188 ELH safe to buy?

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