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X998 HPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,747 mi
Last recorded85,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,747 miles

off side rear coil spring corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 28 Mar 2024 85,601 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

off side rear coil spring corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 81,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,719 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 53,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 50,952 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 50,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,515 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 45,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,106 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 35,089 miles

Glow plug light on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 35,089 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Glow plug light on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 32,146 miles

general under body corrosion (steering/suspension)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 28,940 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,794 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,942 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,815 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,183 miles

full under trays & sill protectors fitted

offside lower anti-roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,791 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,507 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 16,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 10,319 miles

unable to carry out a full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle due to factory fitted covers

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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X998 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X998 HPO, 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 X998 HPO registered?

X998 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X998 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 HPO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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