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AJ51 MAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,121 mi
Last recorded60,121 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 MAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,121 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,686 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 58,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 h goodyear nct5 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 54,738 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 h goodyear nct5 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,983 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll link slight movement in a ball joint

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

washer bottle leaking when full

Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,946 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,563 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,648 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,648 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,416 miles

front wipers judder across the screan

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/R15H goodyear

Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,415 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers judder across the screan

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/R15H goodyear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,875 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,164 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 22,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,257 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 15,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MAC, 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 MAC registered?

AJ51 MAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AJ51 MAC safe to buy?

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