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HY51 ZRN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,718 mi
Last recorded156,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 156,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 152,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 150,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel offside rear parking brake requires attention (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,062 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 145,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 139,722 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 139,722 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2013 139,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 126,129 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 126,129 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 117,728 miles

front undertay fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2011 117,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front undertay fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,582 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 88,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,629 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 ZRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

HY51 ZRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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