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HJ51 XCM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,757 mi
Last recorded122,757 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 122,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 115,394 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread

centre exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is still adequately supported

diff leaking oil

engine management light is on

offside wiper blade is split but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread

centre exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is still adequately supported

diff leaking oil

engine management light is on

offside wiper blade is split but still clearing screen

Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres getting near limit,worn on edges

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,136 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,249 miles

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)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,272 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2007 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,745 miles

both rear tyres are worn down to approx 3.mm & have cuts in treads

front disc pads getting low

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 XCM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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