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HK51 LVR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,428 mi
Last recorded94,428 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,428 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear inner pads 2/3 worn

Fail 22 Oct 2022 94,425 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 78,706 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm worn on edges also has cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 68,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm worn on edges also has cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,258 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear coil springs

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower cross strut ball joint weeping grease but not split

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,354 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,354 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,617 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 22,770 miles

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

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 LVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

HK51 LVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is HK51 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 LVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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