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463AST31

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,081 mi
Last recorded163,081 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration463AST31
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,081 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 159,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both bonnet strutts unserviceable.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 147,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front number plate insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2014 141,998 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 141,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 136,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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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463AST31 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 463AST31, 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 463AST31 registered?

463AST31 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is 463AST31 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 463AST31 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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