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HN51 CLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,806 mi
Last recorded77,806 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,672 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,304 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 64,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,214 miles

aftermarket hid headlamp kit fitted

brake pedal spongy

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

aftermarket hid headlamp kit fitted

brake pedal spongy

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,134 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,208 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust rear pipe mounting is broken but is adequately supported

n/s/r tyre inner edges is cut slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,228 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 13,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,245 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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HN51 CLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN51 CLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN51 CLU?

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What year was HN51 CLU registered?

HN51 CLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is HN51 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 CLU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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