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AE51 MTV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 118,845 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger/mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm slightly perished inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside and offside door mirrors loose

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,514 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside and offside door mirrors loose

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,694 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,493 miles

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

both number plates starting to discolour

Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both number plates starting to discolour

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,388 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,601 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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AE51 MTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE51 MTV, 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 AE51 MTV registered?

AE51 MTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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