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HY51 HTX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 HTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side & ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

both side indicator slight damage

Fail 13 Nov 2020 140,009 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side & ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

both side indicator slight damage

Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,765 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 126,765 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,110 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 111,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,168 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,059 miles

Final drive oil leak

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

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

Nearside front brake disc worn

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

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

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 40,834 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,999 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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HY51 HTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY51 HTX, 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 HY51 HTX registered?

HY51 HTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is HY51 HTX safe to buy?

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