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HJ51 OKO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,777 mi
Last recorded151,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 151,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of tail silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper poking out (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 148,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 148,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint upper face (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,115 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 142,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 134,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 125,917 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,917 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 116,380 miles

Gearbox oil leak from control plug

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,796 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 107,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,353 miles

front discs worn

off side door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2010 98,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

off side door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,045 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 65,516 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,435 miles

Advise right hand lower (forword) ball joint boot split.

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ51 OKO, 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 OKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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