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HN51 OSO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,398 mi
Last recorded86,398 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,955 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,037 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,369 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,369 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,894 miles

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

front brake discs wearing and pitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,798 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,124 miles

sills covered by trims

underside of body covered by trims

Fail 23 Oct 2006 33,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

sills covered by trims

underside of body covered by trims

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 OSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN51 OSO, 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 HN51 OSO registered?

HN51 OSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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