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HV51 GFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF lower suspension arm gaitor worn but not weakened

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 95,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 84,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased up not allowing to fully inspect

nearside front wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f + o/s/f track arm has slight play

o/s/r +n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 78,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f + o/s/f track arm has slight play

o/s/r +n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,000 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,979 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Plastics under vehicle preventing all checks being carried out

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,525 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,189 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,904 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,295 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,102 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,148 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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HV51 GFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV51 GFZ, 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 HV51 GFZ registered?

HV51 GFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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