MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins to hose also greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins to hose also greased (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
washer bottle leaking
wheel arches corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
washer bottle leaking
wheel arches corroded
both rear wheel arch edges have surface corrosion.
near side of vehicle has scratch in paint work,front to rear.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear wheel arch edges have surface corrosion.
near side of vehicle has scratch in paint work,front to rear.
both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion on edges.
deep scratch on near side body panels,front to rear.
near side rear bumper has paint damage.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion on edges.
deep scratch on near side body panels,front to rear.
near side rear bumper has paint damage.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side of vehicle has large sratch,front to rear on body door panels.
slight surface corrosion on off side rear wheel arch.
unable to check total floor area and certain fuel and brake pipes due to factory fitted cover,plastic panels.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side of vehicle has large sratch,front to rear on body door panels.
slight surface corrosion on off side rear wheel arch.
unable to check total floor area and certain fuel and brake pipes due to factory fitted cover,plastic panels.
Nearside Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
unable to check both outter sills and various areas of floor pan,due to factory fitted plastic panels.
unable to check both outter sills and various areas of floor pan,due to factory fitted plastic panels.
handbrake travel high
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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DU51 HDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DU51 HDX, 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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DU51 HDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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