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HF51 YBC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,250 mi
Last recorded60,250 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stearing rack has slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,278 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded

SRS (airbag) malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded

SRS (airbag) malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,240 miles

advise air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,706 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,460 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,925 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 YBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

HF51 YBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HF51 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 YBC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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