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X959 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,836 mi
Last recorded84,836 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,836 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 84,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 76,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,706 miles

head light switch needs loking

Pass 24 May 2010 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 66,746 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,525 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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X959 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X959 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X959 DLH registered?

X959 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X959 DLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X959 DLH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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