MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint caster arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint caster arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlamp images poor
covers fitted to underside
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both headlamp images poor
covers fitted to underside
advise no 1 injector seal leaking
advise sticky handbrake control
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres on legal limit need replacing now
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
no rear seats at time of test rear belts not checked
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front 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)
Oil leak
plastic undertrays fitted
rear discs slightly worn
slight corrosion to floor pan
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
handbrake warning light on
noise from under bonnet ; air box insecure ?
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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)
plastic covers fitted to underneath of vehicle and sills † † † †
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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AF51 AOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AF51 AOW, 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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AF51 AOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.
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