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X76 HDK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,208 mi
Last recorded44,208 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 HDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 44,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,687 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,611 miles

All position lamps not working rear (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,080 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 29,080 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,074 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 27,074 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,991 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 25,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,824 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,032 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,187 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 16,187 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,415 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 10,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

unable to test emmissions vehicle running poor

Fail 5 Dec 2006 4,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 4,748 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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X76 HDK 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 X76 HDK, 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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X76 HDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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