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HV51 XEH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,086 mi
Last recorded92,086 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,086 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,432 miles

see advisory sheet 33414829413

Fail 25 Oct 2010 86,432 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lip on front brake discs

small stonechip in windscreen

wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,618 miles

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

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

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

warning on dash "elec stab program fault"

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,037 miles

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,599 miles

3mm left on osr tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2006 56,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

3mm left on o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2005 46,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,889 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 XEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

HV51 XEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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