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AJ51 CFF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,279 mi
Last recorded170,279 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 170,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Front and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door corroded bottom edge

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 164,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front and wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Front and nearside rear doors corroded bottom edge

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

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

both front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 2 Feb 2018 164,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front and wheel arches corroded

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

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

Offside Front and nearside rear doors corroded bottom edge

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

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

both front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 2 Feb 2017 159,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom of all doors corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 159,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom of all doors corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,029 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 155,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 140,869 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 127,300 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,199 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,106 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre tread 4.5mm

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 9 Nov 2010 104,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

drivers door mirror glass deteriorating

handbrake release lever has free play but fully operational

Pass 7 Nov 2009 96,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 87,054 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 78,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 69,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 58,400 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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AJ51 CFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ51 CFF, 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 AJ51 CFF registered?

AJ51 CFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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