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MA51 HFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,876 mi
Last recorded172,876 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 HFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 172,876 miles

front/rear pads low

Fail 14 Dec 2015 172,876 miles

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

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

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

front/rear pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2014 159,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 146,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 132,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 118,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,365 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 45,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 39,868 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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MA51 HFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

MA51 HFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is MA51 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 HFH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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