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HJ51 WXD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,021 mi
Last recorded218,021 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 218,021 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,301 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT LAMP UNITS UNSECURED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,080 miles

both front fog lamps insecure

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate not able to be misread

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,877 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 107,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,685 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but still legible

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,444 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,240 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,287 miles

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,167 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,017 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 WXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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