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HY51 ZSK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,911 mi
Last recorded98,911 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight injector leak

osr reversing light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight injector leak

osr reversing light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Winter tyres fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,659 miles

Nearside Front drop-link slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2016 76,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front drop-link slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2015 73,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre sidewall marked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,932 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake binding nearside rear

parking brake rough to operate

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,897 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 47,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,125 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 30,216 miles

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

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 ZSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

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

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