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HG51 VZZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,052 mi
Last recorded161,052 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2013 161,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

ns wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2012 155,312 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn to legal limit.

Nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit and sidewall damaged.

Rear flexible brake hoses perished and starting to crack.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 239,573 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 239,573 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 223,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 223,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 212,016 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2009 211,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2008 202,283 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 202,183 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine revs limited to 3500rpm

Pass 3 Dec 2007 119,960 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 119,942 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot catch loose but secures in a closed position at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2006 111,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 103,563 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 VZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

HG51 VZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is HG51 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 VZZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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