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HS51 BWM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 BWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 117,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 114,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 114,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 107,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 107,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 107,761 miles

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,413 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,220 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,474 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,510 miles

engine emissions light on . Emissions test passed

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,032 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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HS51 BWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

HS51 BWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is HS51 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 BWM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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