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HY51 WDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,831 mi
Last recorded121,831 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 121,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective properties (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective properties (0.1 (b))

rear differential has a small oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2020 121,831 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective properties (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective properties (0.1 (b))

rear differential has a small oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges 195/65/15

rear diff weeping oil from drive shaft seal

Fail 3 Dec 2018 103,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges 195/65/15

rear diff weeping oil from drive shaft seal

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,056 miles

exhaust box started to rust and corrode

rear drive diff weeping oil

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 now at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted belt not fully checked

Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light is on.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

center rear exhaust bracket missing

engine warning light showing

parking brake has long travel

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 36,644 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 36,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

HY51 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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