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X965 DLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,416 mi
Last recorded99,416 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,029 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,441 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,714 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 35,280 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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X965 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X965 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

How do I check the history of X965 DLH?

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What year was X965 DLH registered?

X965 DLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X965 DLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X965 DLH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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