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MA51 HBL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 HBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,180 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,444 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 122,725 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 121,928 miles

chip in windscreen

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,437 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,529 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,036 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,415 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp staying on

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,413 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 17 Sep 2009 61,956 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,092 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,092 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 38,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,501 miles

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

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

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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MA51 HBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MA51 HBL, 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 MA51 HBL registered?

MA51 HBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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