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HY51 WBP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,143 mi
Last recorded168,143 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 168,143 miles

flexi pipes strating to perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

small amount of play in all front ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 138,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 138,343 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 129,082 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

squeaking from rear lower suspension arms

Fail 2 May 2013 129,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

squeaking from rear lower suspension arms

Pass 8 May 2012 115,228 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff has oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 115,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

All tyres perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff has oil leak

Both front tyres have separation to inner side walls

N/S/R rear tyre has separation on inner side wall

Pass 5 May 2011 108,759 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 5 May 2010 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 106,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2009 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 72,355 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 72,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,938 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 WBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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