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AK51 OLP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,750 mi
Last recorded195,750 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 195,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 177,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 163,474 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2008 163,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Dec 2007 145,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 126,893 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 126,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 103,503 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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AK51 OLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AK51 OLP, 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 AK51 OLP registered?

AK51 OLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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