MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Covers fitted, All underside covered
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear diff seal leaking oil
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear diff seal leaking oil
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn (3.5.1i)
engine light on
plastic under tray and under car plastic's fitted
rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn (3.5.1i)
engine light on
plastic under tray and under car plastic's fitted
rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect
engine warning light on
offside rear differential oil seal leaking
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f lower rear arm has medium play at ball joint
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front brake imbalance slightly high
nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit and badly worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front wiper starting to smear screen
outer sills and underside of body covered by trims
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front wiper starting to smear screen
outer sills and underside of body covered by trims
sill covers fitted and cover front to rear under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted and covers front to rear under vehicle
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HK51 GWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?
HK51 GWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.
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