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HG51 VJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 164,609 miles

Nearside Front mirror missing

Offside Front fog light not working lens damaged

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 164,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front mirror missing

Offside Front corroded

Offside Front fog light not working lens damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 158,815 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/f fog light bulb n/w lens broken

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2016 158,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/f fog light bulb n/w lens broken

Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,813 miles

front brake discs

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 148,813 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 139,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 139,163 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs corroded.

rear tyres getting low.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2013 117,739 miles

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

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

engine surging on startup

exhaust corroding

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear outer lower bush creaking

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,333 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2012 107,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear sidelights not working subsitute lamps on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,299 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2011 98,299 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front wipers smear screen.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates discoloured

rear diff slight leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,284 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 77,284 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smear screen.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake clicker not sounding

Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

seat belt stalk casing cracked.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,007 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 46,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seat belt buckle cover broken

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 VJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

HG51 VJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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