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HX51 DPY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,055 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,728 miles

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

Nearside Front body panel corroded

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

Offside Front body panel corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,380 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,956 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 39,956 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both need a polish (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,911 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 38,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,292 miles

both rear tyres are worn 2-3mm

Fail 13 Oct 2015 37,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are worn 2-3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,265 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 35,265 miles

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

offside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,107 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,494 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 30,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 27,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,883 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,465 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,498 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall split but not to cords

Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,436 miles

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)

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 DPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HX51 DPY, 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 DPY registered?

HX51 DPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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