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X759 HPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,735 mi
Last recorded105,735 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff has slight leak.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 103,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,160 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 100,160 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,828 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 98,368 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 84,942 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 81,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,416 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,128 miles

engine trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

srs light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,233 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,902 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,902 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear differential has an oil leak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light is on

car has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,134 miles

brake light on in car

srs light on in car

Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,134 miles

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

brake light on inside car

srs light on in side car

Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,242 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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X759 HPO 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 83.3%.

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 X759 HPO, 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 X759 HPO registered?

X759 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X759 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X759 HPO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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