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AA51 GOW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,849 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailng arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 111,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailng arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,337 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 107,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,635 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 94,633 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 90,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 85,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gaiter slightlydamaged on near side front bottom ball joint.

near side rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,362 miles

front exhaust mounting fractured.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,736 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 66,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,165 miles

oil leak at diff

Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,161 miles

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

oil leak at diff

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,698 miles

n/s castor arm ball joint gaiter burst

Fail 12 Aug 2010 57,698 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s castor arm ball joint gaiter burst

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,014 miles

n/s/r wheel unable to turn due to park brake adjustment

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,525 miles

advise brake+fuel pipe corroded at fuel filter/tank

Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,515 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise brake+fuel pipe corroded at fuel filter/tank

o/s/f trust arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,448 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from diff out put seals

Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,550 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 31,715 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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AA51 GOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AA51 GOW, 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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AA51 GOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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