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HN51 VPF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,729 mi
Last recorded158,729 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 158,729 miles

Rear diff slightly leaking

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 153,650 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 149,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 149,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front d/s coil spring slightly distorted.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 144,329 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front d/s coil spring slightly distorted.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 140,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailbox - rear casing slightly /excessively corroded , not blowing .

Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,711 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear diff prop shaft sill leaking oil

Fail 8 Oct 2012 135,671 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear diff prop shaft sill leaking oil

Pass 1 Oct 2011 130,269 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside frot suspension arm ball joint cover split.

rear diff leaking.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 125,389 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

glow plug light on advise diagnosis

Fail 23 Sep 2010 125,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

glow plug light on advise diagnosis

Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,241 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some damage to nearside front wheel rim

some rear brake imbalance

very slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 119,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s in poor condition

offside front brake pad getting low

some damage to nearside front wheel rim

some rear brake imbalance

very slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 109,960 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 109,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 86,913 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,417 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,195 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPF, 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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HN51 VPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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