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HG51 WZX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

247,623 mi
Last recorded247,623 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 247,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 236,027 miles

Corrosion advancing on rear subframe and suspension components

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

Slight wear on offside of steering rack assembly

Pass 8 Feb 2016 223,722 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 223,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 211,503 miles

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 211,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear position lamps on backup

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 194,455 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 194,455 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 178,495 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 178,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 166,564 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 166,564 miles

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

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 fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 151,749 miles

NSF forglight inoperative

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Nov 2010 151,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NSF forglight inoperative

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 135,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 122,244 miles

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

free play in anti-roll bar bushes

front wiper blades deterioated.

n/s/r wheel slightly holding on.

squeaking noise from o/s/r when vehicle bounced.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 104,767 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 104,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,788 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,898 miles

rear brake linings close to minimum limit. †will soon require atention

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HG51 WZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

HG51 WZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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