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HV51 GGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,103 mi
Last recorded71,103 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,103 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,884 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 70,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,502 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 68,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,482 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 67,482 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,313 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,098 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,226 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,233 miles

Crack in NS side repeater

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,283 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,012 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating.

long travel to parking brake

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,275 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

front registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,271 miles

Nearside Front 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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HV51 GGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV51 GGO, 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 HV51 GGO registered?

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

Is HV51 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 GGO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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