MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)
Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
GREASE ON VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE IS CORRODED
Rear SUB-FRAME FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)
Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
GREASE ON VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE IS CORRODED
Rear SUB-FRAME FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s headlamp aim just in spec/external bonnet pull broken in grill/n/s o/s rear tyres just in spec.
o/s and n/s rear brake pads low.
rear tyre depths low rear pads low
rear brake pads low
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 DSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AE51 DSY, 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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AE51 DSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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