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HS51 BPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,169 mi
Last recorded134,169 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 BPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 134,169 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel fixing missing nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine light on

under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,830 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear body slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 110,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside body slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,819 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 105,542 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BACK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 102,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BACK (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,977 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 94,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,493 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,730 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2008 70,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,657 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HS51 BPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HS51 BPZ, 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 HS51 BPZ registered?

HS51 BPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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