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HJ02 SYU

2002 Mercedes C250

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,936 mi
Last recorded69,936 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 SYU
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,875 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,640 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 23 May 2011 42,380 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 38,509 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 33,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,535 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 23 Mar 2007 22,535 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,440 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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HJ02 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes C250 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 SYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ02 SYU registered?

HJ02 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes C250, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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