MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion underside car
diesel smell from injectors
nearside front rack arm slight play
offside front tyre worn outside edge
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion underside car
diesel smell from injectors
nearside front rack arm slight play
offside front tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just passed at time of test (1.7.5a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Rear diff area ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion in wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just passed at time of test (1.7.5a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Rear diff area ()
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air leak from intercooler area
both headlight patterns just passed test
noise from handbrake shoes when rotating rear wheels
rear exhaust baffles slightly deteriorated
sill covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front seat (5.2.6)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air leak from intercooler area
both headlight patterns just passed test
noise from handbrake shoes when rotating rear wheels
rear exhaust baffles slightly deteriorated
sill covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection
slight play in steering rack
headlamp aim just passed test
nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
offside rear brake grabbing slightly
sill covers and under trays fitted
slight wear in steering rack
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in Offside Front Rack Arm only Just Passed Test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp Aim Poor Due To Frosting Of Headlamps. Only Just Passed Test.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Spring Sat Awkwardly In Base And Corroded. Cant See Obvious Damaged To Spring Itself.
Rear Diff Leaking.
Rear Tyres Worn Close To Wear Indicators.
Some Patches Of Corrosion Mainly Around Rear Arches
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp Aim Poor Due To Frosting Of Headlamps. Only Just Passed Test.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Spring Sat Awkwardly In Base And Corroded. Cant See Obvious Damaged To Spring Itself.
Rear Diff Leaking.
Rear Tyres Worn Close To Wear Indicators.
Some Patches Of Corrosion Mainly Around Rear Arches
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center exhaust clamp very rusty
rear brake pads very low & only just pass at time of test
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center exhaust clamp very rusty
rear brake pads very low & only just pass at time of test
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
centre exhaust clamp cracked
drivers mirror glass deteriorating
front brake discs slightly corroded and worn
nearside rear tyre tread on wear bars
offside rear tyre tread on legal limit
oil around rear diff
passengers wiper rubber split
play in offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint
rear metal brake pipes corroded
under chassis plastic covers fitted, damp around tank area
offside mirror glass deteriorating
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating
offside mirror glass deteriorating
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HY51 WCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.
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