CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV51 UHX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,810 mi
Last recorded103,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 UHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 103,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Reverse light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2017 90,696 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,184 miles

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

exhaust bracket at rear broken but exhaust system still secure

stone chip in front screen

Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,338 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV51 UHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UHX, 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

How do I check the history of HV51 UHX?

You can check the full history of HV51 UHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV51 UHX registered?

HV51 UHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is HV51 UHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 UHX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV51 UHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV51 UHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.