MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All 4 wheel arch area corroded
Both inner & outer sills covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside headlamp unit slightly insecure
Nearside registration plate lamp dim
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Unable to fully inspect boot area due to load
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
All 4 wheel arch area corroded
Both inner & outer sills covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside headlamp unit slightly insecure
Nearside registration plate lamp dim
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Unable to fully inspect boot area due to load
engine light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X552 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 X552 GLH, 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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X552 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2001.
Is X552 GLH safe to buy?
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