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HF51 XGV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 78,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 78,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but does not reach the cords

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 71,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but does not reach the cords

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges

marks /scratches on windscreen

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,377 miles

Slight damage to offside rear tyre walls.

Small cuts in nearside front & offside front . tyre walls.

Unable to carry out full inspection of the underneath, due to plastic undertarys fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,377 miles

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

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

Slight damage to offside rear tyre walls.

Small cuts in nearside front & offside front . tyre walls.

Unable to carry out full inspection of the underneath, due to plastic undertarys fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,980 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 60,980 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,385 miles

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

Slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of the underneath, due to plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boots split on both front thrust arm ball joints.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,964 miles

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of the underneath, due to plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,215 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 31,640 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 XGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

HF51 XGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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