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HG51 GJZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,452 mi
Last recorded72,452 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 GJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,452 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 72,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,654 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 71,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corner (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

corrosion on both inner wings

full sill covers fitted

inner wing liners fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,909 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corner (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

corrosion on both inner wings

full sill covers fitted

inner wing liners fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,898 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,485 miles

ESP light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2012 35,485 miles

ESP light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,035 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,752 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 31,752 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,299 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,038 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,845 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

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 GJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

HG51 GJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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