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X435 HKW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX435 HKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside, perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear offside and nearside tyre is perished in treads

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting is rusty

eml light is on

engine undertrays,under floor covers and sill covers are fitted

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside, perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear offside and nearside tyre is perished in treads

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting is rusty

eml light is on

engine undertrays,under floor covers and sill covers are fitted

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has been repaired on side wall

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection underneath

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has been repaired on side wall

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection underneath

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,216 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear brake pads heavily worn

Slight play front droplinks

Slight play nearside lower swivel joint

Pass 6 May 2014 76,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,780 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mount missing

Driver's seat base cushion insecure

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

Rear number plate loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 72,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre/rear exhaust mount missing

Driver's seat base cushion insecure

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

Rear number plate loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,724 miles

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

front tyres perrishing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front tyres perrishing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,961 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light remains on

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,219 miles

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

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

engine warning light remains on

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,907 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,506 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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X435 HKW 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 72.2%.

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 X435 HKW, 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 X435 HKW registered?

X435 HKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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