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MK51 HNX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,793 mi
Last recorded127,793 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 HNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,793 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 127,793 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 127,206 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 127,206 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 126,610 miles

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

Underbody, chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,090 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,582 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion effecting suspension , brake and steering components.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,439 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 124,030 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,235 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,511 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,110 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 76,110 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 58,695 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 36,753 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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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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