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HF51 CZU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,559 mi
Last recorded131,559 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 CZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,559 miles

slight play steering

Fail 12 Jan 2021 131,559 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s&o/s sidewalls cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play steering

Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,071 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracked & perished rear brake pipes corroded slight play n/s&o/s front suspension arm

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 108,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,346 miles

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2014 95,595 miles

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,621 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre has kerb damage

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,575 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,575 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,615 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in tread. both rear tyres worn to 2mm. chipped windscreen.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,623 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 CZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 CZU registered?

HF51 CZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HF51 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 CZU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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