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HY51 TKD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,777 mi
Last recorded152,777 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,777 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT UNIT MISSING

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

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

Rear EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,837 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

VARIOUS CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,379 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 31 Aug 2017 136,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR , OUTER , LOWER (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 11 Aug 2016 128,054 miles

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

slight play in both rear a/roll mounting bushes

undersheilds preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2016 128,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

parking brake has travel

slight play in both rear a/roll mounting bushes

unable to view inner rear brake pads

undersheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2015 121,473 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

UNDERSHEILDS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 1 Sep 2015 121,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint REAR MOST (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

UNDERSHEILDS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

second to rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,474 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s rear tyre nailed

rear tyres becoming low

small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,771 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 29 Jul 2011 90,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rotational noise from o/s rear wheel

slight play in o/s front outer lower rear swival

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rotational noise from o/s rear wheel

slight play in o/s front outer lower rear swival

Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,392 miles

n/s of front bumper and fog lamp damaged

slight play in both front a/roll bar mounting rubbers

small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,392 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s of front bumper and fog lamp damaged

slight play in both front a/roll bar mounting rubbers

small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,352 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S RAER TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 8 Jul 2009 72,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S RAER TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,780 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S DOOR MIRROR REPEATER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S DOOR MIRROR REPEATER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 28 Jul 2007 53,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,865 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HY51 TKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY51 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

HY51 TKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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