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AD51 WUH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 111,031 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 96,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,960 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

slight movement on off side front wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,287 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Fail 11 Dec 2008 75,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,737 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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AD51 WUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD51 WUH, 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 AD51 WUH registered?

AD51 WUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AD51 WUH safe to buy?

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