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X466 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,758 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,276 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,774 miles

Front both wing panel slight corrosion

Front tyres slight outside wall both

Front wiper blade poor

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

Oil leak front rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear both quarter panel corrosion

under-tray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 52,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

Front both wing panel slight corrosion

Front tyres slight outside wall both

Front wiper blade poor

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

Oil leak front rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear both quarter panel corrosion

under-tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,357 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 45,447 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,447 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 42,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,718 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,842 miles

near side rear tyre close to limits

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre close to limits

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,046 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 34,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 27,337 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,337 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,419 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,465 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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X466 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X466 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 X466 DLH registered?

X466 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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