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HF51 BGE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,231 mi
Last recorded19,231 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 19,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 18,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 18,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 17,703 miles

Offside Rear diff oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 15,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 13,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,150 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 BGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

HF51 BGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is HF51 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 BGE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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