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HG51 FEK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2015 121,264 miles

noise from n/s rear brake drum but brake working ok

o/s front lower ball joint has slight play

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,353 miles

nearside outer seat belt not tested due to child seat in car

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 110,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 107,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,030 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,490 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,467 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 88,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 80,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,587 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,587 miles

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

Oil leak causing damage to Off side steering rack gaiter.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,699 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 FEK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

HG51 FEK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is HG51 FEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 FEK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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