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DU51 HDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,512 mi
Last recorded69,512 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,512 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,477 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,446 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2012 47,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 42,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,439 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 33,439 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs ridged and worn

offside wiper blade smearing windscreen

some play offside front link rod

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,358 miles

Front discs worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 21,130 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 21,130 miles

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

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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DU51 HDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU51 HDZ, 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 DU51 HDZ registered?

DU51 HDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is DU51 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 HDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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