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HF51 YMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,269 mi
Last recorded149,269 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 149,269 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 143,791 miles

front to rear brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion

o/s/front suspension lower tie bar front bush showing deteriation

Pass 18 May 2010 139,088 miles

corrosion around front springs

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear indicator bulbs starting to dis-colour

undertray covering underside

Pass 26 May 2009 131,511 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

undertrey covering underside of engine and other components

Pass 6 Apr 2009 130,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 123,792 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 111,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,074 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 91,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 68,714 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 YMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,597cc 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

HF51 YMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is HF51 YMJ safe to buy?

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