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HY51 PRV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,381 mi
Last recorded138,381 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 115,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,690 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff leaking oil

rear box corroded and starting to blow

Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff leaking oil

rear box corroded and starting to blow

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,710 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,617 miles

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

Front screen chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,180 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 30,970 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 PRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

HY51 PRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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