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X614 DHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX614 DHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2021 97,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2021 97,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,963 miles

Nearside Front lower rear suspension arm ball joint play

Offside track rod end and knuckle play

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jan 2020 89,963 miles

Nearside Front lower rear suspension arm ball joint play

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside track rod end and knuckle play

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,531 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,466 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,466 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,405 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,522 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,484 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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X614 DHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X614 DHB, 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 X614 DHB registered?

X614 DHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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