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X466 WHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,960 mi
Last recorded74,960 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX466 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,969 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 59,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust center mount broken but exhaust still secure

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

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)

Offside Rear drive shaft inner joint leaking

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,443 miles

exhaust corroded no leaks

under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,441 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,669 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 46,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,754 miles

205/55/r16 fitted all round

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre just above 2mm of tread

Fail 20 Sep 2013 38,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre just above 2mm of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,208 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,902 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 25,880 miles

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

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,130 miles

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,953 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

slight play in o/s/ of steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2008 22,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

slight play in o/s/ of steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,228 miles

unable to check underside fully due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,645 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edege

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,100 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

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 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X466 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

X466 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X466 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X466 WHC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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