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HV51 GGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,291 mi
Last recorded149,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 149,291 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 144,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 144,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 138,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 129,723 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 129,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 105,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,147 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,637 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,545 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 GGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV51 GGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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