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HK51 GWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,989 miles

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread worn low / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread worn low / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,093 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 GWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HK51 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

HK51 GWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HK51 GWL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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