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12 AVB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,345 mi
Last recorded26,345 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 26,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,204 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 26,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking up on the outer-wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on the outer-wall

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,862 miles

Offside Front cracking up on the outerwall

Offside Rear cracking up on the outerwall

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,697 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING UP ON THE OUTERWALL

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,541 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING UP ON THE OUTERWALL

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,902 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 24,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,341 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,114 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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12 AVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 12 AVB, 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 12 AVB registered?

12 AVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is 12 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 AVB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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