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AM51 AUO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,786 mi
Last recorded132,786 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,786 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

BAS failure indicated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 121,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,301 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,053 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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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AM51 AUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM51 AUO, 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 AM51 AUO registered?

AM51 AUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AM51 AUO safe to buy?

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