MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joints (7.1.2)
all 4 tyres on 3mm
wipers smear
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
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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
engine light on
front discs worn
n/s/f rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front discs worn
n/s/f rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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)
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)
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
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
both rear tyre tread depths close to limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HG02 FPP safe to buy?
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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