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HJ51 XDD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,665 mi
Last recorded207,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 207,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle drive shalt oil seal leaking

chips in windscreen

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2020 196,631 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear differential is seeping oil

Pass 9 Aug 2019 186,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting near tread bars 4mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive back axle leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all plastic under tray under vehicle and outer sills

offside and nearside front headlamps started to deteriorate

stone chip front screen

Pass 14 Sep 2018 183,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 183,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 179,417 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 170,807 miles

engine light on dash

o/s door mirror cracked

rear diff weeping oil

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Aug 2015 167,709 miles

diff weeping oil

engine light on dash

o/s door mirror cracked

oil leak

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 25 Aug 2015 167,708 miles

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

diff weeping oil

engine light on dash

o/s door mirror cracked

oil leak

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Aug 2014 163,241 miles

engine light on dash

front discs worn

o/s door mirror cracked

oil leak .. rear diff leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 153,373 miles

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

rear diff weeping oil from prop seal

Pass 8 Aug 2012 141,231 miles

discs worn

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 135,067 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 126,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,460 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 111,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,877 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 95,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,186 miles

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

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 XDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

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

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