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HY51 JGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,697 mi
Last recorded155,697 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 JGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,697 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 148,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,185 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,183 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 123,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,661 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 121,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 118,300 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,750 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,919 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 106,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,122 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 104,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 Nov 2008 100,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 96,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 89,416 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 89,416 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2005 80,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 80,095 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HY51 JGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

HY51 JGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 JGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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