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HF51 BDX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,493 mi
Last recorded137,493 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 137,493 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (all four) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front indicator dim

offside front door , nearside and offside rear out wheel arches corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2020 137,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (all four) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front indicator dim

offside front door , nearside and offside rear out wheel arches corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 205,475 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (all four) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear inner sill panel corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

nearside and offside sill panel covers fitted

offside front and rear door has general corrosion

offside wing mirror has slight play

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 205,475 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (all four) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear inner sill panel corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

nearside and offside sill panel covers fitted

offside front and rear door has general corrosion

offside wing mirror has slight play

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 107,693 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 104,841 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 104,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,920 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,514 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Underside of vehicle covered by plastic guards not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Underside of vehicle covered by plastic guards not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,010 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 68,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,652 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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HF51 BDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HF51 BDX, 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 HF51 BDX registered?

HF51 BDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HF51 BDX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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