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X793 HKY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,163 mi
Last recorded64,163 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 64,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,469 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 58,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,308 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 44,308 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,419 miles

esp light on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,247 miles

ESP light was on at start of test but was not illuminated by the end of test and has not ccome back on since

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 36,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,938 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,364 miles

front brakes slight uneven

front tyres cracking on tread and slight flat spots

rear number plate could do with replaceing

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,994 miles

both front tyres have digs in outer sidewalls

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges and cracking

play in inner rack joint offside

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,269 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 27,262 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear outer door handle stiff in operation

Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,846 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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X793 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X793 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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X793 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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