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HN51 TBU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

181,542 mi
Last recorded181,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 TBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 181,542 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2017 181,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2016 180,020 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Jan 2016 180,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jan 2015 177,634 miles

both wiper blades are deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2014 175,568 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 175,555 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2013 174,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jan 2013 174,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2012 170,815 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 170,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 168,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 167,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 156,562 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 156,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Dec 2008 141,146 miles

deep cuts in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2008 141,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 111,714 miles

rear anti roll bar mountings worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Oct 2007 111,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear anti roll bar mountings worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,341 miles

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on outside edges,just pass

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 TBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

HN51 TBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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