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X387 HDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,323 mi
Last recorded146,323 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX387 HDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 146,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 146,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 139,711 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 139,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 129,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 120,883 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 May 2016 120,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 May 2015 112,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,000 miles

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 14 May 2013 100,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 93,567 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 93,567 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2011 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 80,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 73,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 70,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,242 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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X387 HDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X387 HDO, 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 X387 HDO registered?

X387 HDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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