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AE51 DVA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,470 mi
Last recorded154,470 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 154,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,992 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 148,992 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,910 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 140,910 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 140,752 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake Assist - System Fault?

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

braking system warning indicates an bas fault

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,793 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 138,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 136,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 136,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 135,476 miles

BAS warning message intemittently displays a fault

nearside mirror is not fully secure

Pass 24 Dec 2014 133,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bas warning message displayed

Fail 24 Dec 2014 133,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bas warning message displayed

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 132,393 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorbers damping effect negligible

Fail 26 Nov 2012 130,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 130,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine and under body covers fitted

front wiper blades just clean screen

Fail 24 Oct 2011 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine and under body covers fitted

front wiper blades just clean screen

off side door mirror side repeater damaged

both front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,311 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 104,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,031 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AE51 DVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AE51 DVA, 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 DVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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