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HV51 XUG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,393 mi
Last recorded110,393 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 110,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 110,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 110,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 110,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,208 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,257 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 103,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 245,150 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,901 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 98,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,186 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,937 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 53,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,622 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,403 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 XUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

HV51 XUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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