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HF51 YNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,372 mi
Last recorded116,372 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 93,005 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 93,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 91,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,267 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,357 miles

nearside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

some play in offside front inner rack joint

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays so mutch of vehicle underside is not visable

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,336 miles

nearside rfear tyre worn to excess and its limit

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastik cover over door sills & under trays

Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

boot needs to be empty next year please

Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,279 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

some play in offside steering rack joint

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and plastic under trays

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 YNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

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

Is HF51 YNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 YNZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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