MOT Status
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127,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underbody, chassis and sills corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
All underbody, chassis and sills corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Undertray likely to become detached around fuel filter (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
All underbody, chassis and sills corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
All underbody, chassis and sills corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underbody, chassis and suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight underbody corrosion effecting suspension , brake and steering components.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and above the axel. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion is effecting brake pipes, rear axel and suspension parts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody, chassis and sills corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Underbody, chassis and sills corroded
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SIlls and underbody corroded
Play in inner steering joints
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sills and chassis corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Play in inner steering joints
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sills and chassis corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK51 HNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 MK51 HNX, 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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MK51 HNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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