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HY51 WBW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,232 mi
Last recorded166,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 166,232 miles

Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2018 161,014 miles

Body corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Underside corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 161,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Underside corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,308 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2016 148,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting bracket detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding after parking brake applied (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding after parking brake applied (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,011 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen washer bottle cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2014 134,995 miles

Exhaust ccentre mount missing (System adequately supported)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 131,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 118,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 102,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 84,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,206 miles

oil leak from rear differential

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 WBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

HY51 WBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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