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AE51 UZP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,391 mi
Last recorded89,391 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,391 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,667 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,124 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 70,704 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 70,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,049 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 54,036 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 49,107 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 UZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 UZP registered?

AE51 UZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is AE51 UZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UZP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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