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AA51 RWA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,680 mi
Last recorded76,680 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 RWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,680 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,582 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,471 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,061 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 60,061 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,008 miles

both front tca bushes starting to perish

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,008 miles

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

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

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

both front tca bushes starting to perish

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,271 miles

offside mirror slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Aug 2008 18,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 12,806 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 RWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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