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HS51 XSE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 103,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,340 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,699 miles

Large under body plastic shields fitted.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,241 miles

Large underbody shields fitted.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Rear suspension and brake pipe area corroding.

nsr tyre tread well worn.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,188 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,084 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,081 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,900 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 18,914 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 XSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

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

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