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HY51 WCR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,072 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,161 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 98,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,872 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,432 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,432 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,833 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,740 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 58,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,502 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 47,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,230 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
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HY51 WCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

HY51 WCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HY51 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 WCR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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