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Y751 HFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY751 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 131,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All doors have corrosion, also front wings and rear quarters

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

Horn tone slightly harsh or grating

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has signs of been run on flat/low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Undertray not fully secure OS & NS (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 128,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 128,463 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high co% high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to deteriorate (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 124,904 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 124,867 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,884 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,929 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 66,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,095 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y751 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y751 HFJ, 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 Y751 HFJ registered?

Y751 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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