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HX51 BYV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,562 mi
Last recorded177,562 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 BYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2020 177,562 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting corroaded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 172,481 miles

both front tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 4 Dec 2018 165,480 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 165,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 156,990 miles

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

oil leak rear diff

slight play in both front wheel bearings

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 146,215 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 146,210 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 138,193 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 125,888 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 116,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 116,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,861 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp cracked.

drive belt perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,502 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,959 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,088 miles

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

diff oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

diff oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2006 44,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 38,508 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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HX51 BYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX51 BYV, 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 HX51 BYV registered?

HX51 BYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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