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HJ51 BFK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,731 mi
Last recorded63,731 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 63,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Minor stone chips to windscreen.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,362 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints have slight movement at its fixings

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,705 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential unit output seals failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential unit output seals failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,333 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO MOT LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

O/S Tyres wearing close to wear limits

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,358 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 48,335 miles

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

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

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,946 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,819 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,867 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,053 miles

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,881 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,385 miles

all tyres have slight undulations in sidewalls

rear differential damp

Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,702 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 16,702 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BFK, 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 HJ51 BFK registered?

HJ51 BFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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