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AK51 ODR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ODR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 110,551 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 110,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Statutory seat belt missing Middle buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2014 91,228 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 91,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres cracked in places

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,580 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,960 miles

both front droplink covers split

Fail 11 Jun 2011 76,960 miles

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

both front droplink covers split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,602 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 73,602 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,692 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,495 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,382 miles

rear tyres getting low

v and w rated tyres fitted to car

Pass 23 Aug 2006 55,396 miles

"v"rated tyres on the front and "w"rated on the rear

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2006 55,396 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

"v"rated tyres on the front and "w"rated on the rear

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

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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AK51 ODR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK51 ODR, 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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AK51 ODR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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