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AJ51 TEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,074 mi
Last recorded120,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 TEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,074 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 120,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front wipers streaky

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,494 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 110,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,371 miles

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

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 TEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 AJ51 TEC, 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 TEC registered?

AJ51 TEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2001.

Is AJ51 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 TEC 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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