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HJ51 BCO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,388 mi
Last recorded96,388 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 BCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,737 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 93,737 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust hanger corroded off but system secure

Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,137 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front metal exhaust pipe bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,402 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,118 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsr tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsr tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,377 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

osf tyre going out of shape

washers and wipers inop at begining of test

Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,636 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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HJ51 BCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ51 BCO, 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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HJ51 BCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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