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X383 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 104,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion will leg (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 104,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion will leg (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust fixing corroded but exhaust still secure

both offside wheel arches corroding

slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 78,691 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML ON

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Management light stayson.E S P Fault light flashes on (will be mot tested soon)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,072 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Management light stayson.E S P Fault light flashes on (will be mot tested soon)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,295 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,220 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,927 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 54,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,572 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 46,572 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,085 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 14 Nov 2007 32,021 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 23,670 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,670 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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X383 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X383 CLH, 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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X383 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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