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HG02 FPP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,552 mi
Last recorded133,552 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,552 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 133,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,052 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 118,197 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Not staying on (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,682 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joints (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres on 3mm

wipers smear

Fail 24 Sep 2016 93,526 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joints (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres on 3mm

wipers smear

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,413 miles

engine light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,273 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

n/s/f rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,525 miles

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

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

screw in o/s/r tyre tread (centre)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

screw in o/s/r tyre tread (centre)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,636 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight pitting on rear discs

Slight rear diff oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre a bit low

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,636 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

Slight pitting on rear discs

Slight rear diff oil leak

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre a bit low

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,638 miles

both rear tyre tread depths close to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,443 miles

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

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

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

o/s front suspension hight sensor not sucured corectly to anti roll bar (cable tie)

slight end float in o/s of stearing rack

Fail 29 Nov 2007 65,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s front suspension hight sensor not sucured corectly to anti roll bar (cable tie)

slight end float in o/s of stearing rack

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,042 miles

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

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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HG02 FPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG02 FPP, 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 HG02 FPP registered?

HG02 FPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HG02 FPP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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