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HN51 VPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,345 mi
Last recorded124,345 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 124,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 103,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,694 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut

offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,531 miles

All brake discs have surface corrossion

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres all have cuts in sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,739 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,989 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)

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,042 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 72,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 64,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,334 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,554 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 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

HN51 VPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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