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HK51 AHE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,111 mi
Last recorded156,111 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,111 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 155,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,872 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 138,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,699 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,567 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 115,485 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,843 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear number plate loose

Fail 6 Oct 2015 107,844 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear number plate loose

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak from rear diff

parking brake pedal not always returning fully unaided

rear number plate comming loose

uneven brake pad wear on offside front

Fail 17 Oct 2014 100,940 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak from rear diff

parking brake pedal not always returning fully unaided

rear number plate comming loose

uneven brake pad wear on offside front

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,299 miles

EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED. CORROSION AROUND ALL WHEEL ARCHES.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s diff seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,569 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,346 miles

Inside edge of front discs heavily corroded & lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear & front anti-roll bars corroded

Rear brake pads appear low

Rust forming to offside & nearside rear wheel arches

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,346 miles

Inside edge of front discs heavily corroded & lipped

Nearside rear & front anti-roll bars corroded

Rear brake pads appear low

Rust forming to offside & nearside rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,302 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,302 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 54,018 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,222 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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HK51 AHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HK51 AHE, 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 HK51 AHE registered?

HK51 AHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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