MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,146 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine cover fitted
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Penultimate exhaust hanger bracket corroded from exhaust
Rear Direction indicators discoloured near to limit
Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Quite bad (2.4.G.2)
Undertrays fitted
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
centre exhaust bracket rusted away
engine covers fitted
nearside rear tyre worn at inner edge
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
centre exhaust bracket rusted away
engine covers fitted
nearside rear tyre worn at inner edge
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyre treads worn near to wear bars and very low on edges - replace soon
offside rear tyre tread worn near to wear bars
rear indicators discoloured near to limit
undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust bracket rusted through but exhaust still surported
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust bracket rusted through but exhaust still surported
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre just over 2mm
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre just over 2mm
dust cover split on nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint
dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint and ball joint slightly worn
offside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
dust cover split on nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint
dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint and ball joint slightly worn
offside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG51 VZY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VZY, 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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HG51 VZY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2001.
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