MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
N/S/R UPPER AND FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE WORN
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAKS DIFF AND GEAR BOX
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F AND N/S/F STEERING RACK ENDS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
N/S/R UPPER AND FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES ARE WORN
OIL LEAKS DIFF AND GEAR BOX
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F AND N/S/F STEERING RACK ENDS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine mamagement light staying on
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine mamagement light staying on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X971 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 X971 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 X971 HLK registered?
X971 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.
Is X971 HLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for X971 HLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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