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X451 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 88,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Driver side front headlamp aim too high. Repair/Replace immediately. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Driver side front headlamp levelling device not working, headlamp aim cannot be adjusted, headlamp bracket broken. Repair/Replace immediately. (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,318 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,866 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reflector loose inside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,102 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,767 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,736 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,181 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 63,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,834 miles

E.M.L ON

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

E.M.L ON

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,290 miles

bonnet opening lach broken

n/s side repeater lens carked

n/s wing mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre craking on side wall

o/s/f tyre craking on side wall

Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet opening lach broken

e.m.l light on

n/s side repeater lens carked

n/s wing mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre craking on side wall

n/s/r tyre craking on side wall

o/s/f tyre craking on side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,725 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,901 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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X451 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X451 DLH, 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 X451 DLH registered?

X451 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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