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AD51 WXP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

227,065 mi
Last recorded227,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 227,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 211,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 199,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 199,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 169,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 169,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 159,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 159,445 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 150,090 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 150,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 133,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 119,256 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 119,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,930 miles

Front and rear number plates are slightly disfigured.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 108,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

STRONGLY ADVISE: Nearside front tyre is worn VERY low on outer edge!

Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,810 miles

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,966 miles

Offside mirror glass is distorted.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 76,479 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 WXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AD51 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

AD51 WXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AD51 WXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WXP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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