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HY51 TMU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,756 mi
Last recorded201,756 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 201,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 192,785 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 187,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2015 178,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Dec 2014 156,016 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Brake warning indicator

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear differential leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2014 156,016 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Brake warning indicator

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside wiper split

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,133 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 111,161 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2011 111,161 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,707 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damagrd

oil leak from diff

Fail 12 Aug 2010 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damagrd

oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,184 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 44,184 miles

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

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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HY51 TMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

HY51 TMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HY51 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 TMU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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