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HS51 XPG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,892 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,872 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,533 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 62,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,544 miles

nearside front tyre has no visible tread on its outer edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,953 miles

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on its outer edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,621 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,749 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 26,746 miles

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

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

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 XPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

HS51 XPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HS51 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XPG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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