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HS51 CPN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,353 mi
Last recorded127,353 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 CPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,237 miles

all four tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,865 miles

air filter housing insecure

all tires cracking between tread

injector leaking gas?

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,718 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on front and rear wheel arch's

Pass 11 Jun 2018 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,543 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,650 miles

wheel arches corroded,under trays,sill covers/liners fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2016 118,645 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wheel arches corroded,under trays,sill covers/liners fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 115,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 92,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,438 miles

the o/f hand brake effort is slightly low

the o/s/side repeter lence is damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,736 miles

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

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,857 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 42,632 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 42,632 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 CPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HS51 CPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS51 CPN registered?

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

Is HS51 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 CPN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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