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HJ51 CFX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 106,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 101,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 101,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,409 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 96,409 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 93,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,185 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 68,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,669 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2013 57,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,754 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,904 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak diff area

play in rear likn arms

play in rear saddle rubbers

under trays full vechile fitted and side skirts

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak diff area

play in rear likn arms

play in rear saddle rubbers

under trays full vechile fitted and side skirts

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,154 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,775 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,692 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,046 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jan 2006 14,046 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFX, 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 CFX registered?

HJ51 CFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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