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HK51 GVZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,766 mi
Last recorded162,766 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 162,766 miles

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 156,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 149,689 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 3 Dec 2014 149,632 miles

Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 134,867 miles

full under body shield fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,364 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

stonechips front screen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,017 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate starting to blacken

Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,568 miles

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

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

Offside repeater lens broken

Rear number plate dealminated

Pass 3 Dec 2007 65,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,577 miles

ns front tyre wearing on edge

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 GVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HK51 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

HK51 GVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is HK51 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 GVZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK51 GVZ have outstanding finance?

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