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X767 HKY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

236,006 mi
Last recorded236,006 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX767 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 236,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 230,787 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Feb 2018 230,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 230,008 miles

Front lower ball joints slight play.

Rear flexible brake hoses perishing.

full under shields fitted.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 229,157 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front lower ball joints slight play.

Rear flexible brake hoses perishing.

full under shields fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 214,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 214,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 202,291 miles

n/s/r wing damage

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre inner wall splitting

n/s/r tyre perrishing inner wall/flat

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2015 202,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre inner wall splitting

n/s/r wing damage

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2014 184,978 miles

Excessive oil leak from turbo area?

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

Gearbox pilot and selector bushes leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 184,978 miles

Excessive oil leak from turbo area?

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

Gearbox pilot and selector bushes leaking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 177,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a cut but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 17 Jan 2013 177,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a cut but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 11 Jan 2012 169,619 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 169,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 161,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 161,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 150,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 143,114 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Drive Belt Perished

Slight Play O/S Rack Arm

Pass 10 Jan 2008 134,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 127,265 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 127,265 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 25 Jan 2006 133,661 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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X767 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X767 HKY, 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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X767 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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