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MT51 JHY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,663 mi
Last recorded59,663 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,664 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 52,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,063 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 48,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit + Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,063 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 41,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 36,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 31,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 25,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 23,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 22,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,836 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 16,836 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,110 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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MT51 JHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT51 JHY, 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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MT51 JHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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