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HK51 GWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,896 mi
Last recorded133,896 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,896 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,174 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 127,166 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 121,463 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 121,463 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 117,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 117,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 115,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 111,154 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 111,154 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,061 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 75,816 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,305 miles

front brake imbalance slightly high

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit and badly worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,569 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,016 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 50,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 41,126 miles

sill covers fitted and cover front to rear under vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2005 41,126 miles

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?

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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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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