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X985 HLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,628 mi
Last recorded90,628 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 90,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,870 miles

O/S/F Tyre Perished

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,550 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,428 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,151 miles

Advise both offside upper and lower ball joints deteriorated but no play in joint.

Advise both rear tyres deteriorated/rubber beginning to perish.

Advise front disc wear.

Advise offside rear outer seat belt slow to retract.

Advise rear exhaust hanger beginning to corrode.

Advise wipers in poor condition but clearing screen.

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,472 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,952 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,553 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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X985 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X985 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X985 HLK registered?

X985 HLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2001.

Is X985 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 HLK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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