MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all doors corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear general corrosion rear suspension
general body corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear general corrosion rear suspension
general body corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general body corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general body corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general body corrosion
Corrosion to all four doors
Corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Glow plug light on
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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HJ51 XCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 XCF, 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 XCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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