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HG51 FFN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,788 mi
Last recorded58,788 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 55,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2024 55,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated..

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the circumference and in between tread blocks. Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the circumference and in between tread blocks. Sidewall damaged. The inner edge is worn. Nail in the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 55,326 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the circumference and in between tread blocks. Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the circumference and in between tread blocks. Sidewall damaged. The inner edge is worn. Nail in the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,886 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 51,527 miles

both rear tyres perishing (cracking)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2017 51,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing (cracking)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,422 miles

both rear tyres perishing (cracking)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (3.5.1i)

cut noted nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,157 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (surface corrosion) (3.5.1i)

cutsnoted in nearside front tyre sidewall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2015 50,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (surface corrosion) (3.5.1i)

cutsnoted in nearside front tyre sidewall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts noted nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,348 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,836 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2012 46,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,250 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,288 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,750 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 7,662 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 FFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HG51 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

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

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