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X933 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,161 mi
Last recorded159,161 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX933 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 159,161 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 158,149 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 154,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,165 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,187 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 128,554 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,841 miles

Front disc's slightly worn lipped.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 116,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play facing up (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower facing down (2.2.C.1c)

Front disc's slightly worn lipped.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,711 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 80,396 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,556 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,346 miles

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

lower engine and gearbox covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,916 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,173 miles

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

under body sill/ floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,778 miles

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

sill covers / underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,047 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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X933 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X933 DLH, 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 X933 DLH registered?

X933 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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