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HG51 DLN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,572 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + perishing

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,845 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake pipes corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,872 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

some play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

some play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,030 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nail in n/s/r tyre

parking brake efficiency on limit

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,865 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s handbrake reading poor

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

play in o/s steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,263 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,493 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 70,493 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,368 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 62,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 52,870 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 52,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,623 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 34,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn,limited vision,advise wheels off inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,327 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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HG51 DLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HG51 DLN, 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 HG51 DLN registered?

HG51 DLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is HG51 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 DLN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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