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AJ51 UXB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 135,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 126,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,467 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 103,261 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 95,111 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,111 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 78,797 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm o/s/f/ tyre 2.5mm

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 UXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UXB, 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 AJ51 UXB registered?

AJ51 UXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AJ51 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 UXB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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