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X959 HLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 118,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,345 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 108,337 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

luggage in rear - rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,616 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion rust on wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rust on the wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,104 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 92,102 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,763 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,041 miles

1. Slight play in o/s steering arm. 2. N/S Wiper blade split, but clears screen. 3. N/S Indicator slight white light, but showing amber/ orange light

4. Parking Tell tale flickered, but extinguished when hand brake tried again, may require attention.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,651 miles

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,308 miles

slight play in both sides steering rack inner joints

underbody shields and covers fitted at time of test restricting visual inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2009 67,109 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2009 66,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2008 62,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,391 miles

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

noise from n/s/r brake back plate

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,012 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 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X959 HLK, 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 X959 HLK registered?

X959 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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