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HV51 XTZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all suspension parts corroded

brake pad warning light on

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

slight body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

body corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

strong advise both front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2014 118,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

body corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

strong advise both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,142 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 112,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak from n/s diff seal

Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,818 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing close to limits

Plastic ciovers fitted to engine,engine bay,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,800 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE NR LIMITS.NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE ON OUTTER EDG .

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,446 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES NR LIMITS

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 XTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

HV51 XTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is HV51 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 XTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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