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HY51 WCU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

174,659 mi
Last recorded174,659 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 174,659 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 174,659 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 169,090 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 169,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 162,364 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in front hubs

Fail 20 Aug 2015 162,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in front hubs

Pass 24 Sep 2014 151,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 141,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pipes rusty

rear indicators faded

rear offside tyre tread small split

rear offside tyre worn

slight play rack arms

Fail 18 Sep 2013 141,193 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pipes rusty

rear indicators faded

rear offside tyre worn

slight play rack arms

Pass 21 Sep 2012 131,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emission lamp on dash on

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 131,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emission lamp on dash on

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 121,120 miles

r/n/s suspension lower bush slight play

rear anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 120,842 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

r/n/s suspension lower bush slight play

rear anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 112,319 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 112,319 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,907 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 86,907 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,490 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2005 41,855 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 WCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

HY51 WCU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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