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AM51 RYB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,072 mi
Last recorded94,072 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust centre pipe mounting bracket detached but system still supported

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

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Uneven wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2016 94,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust centre pipe mounting bracket detached but system still supported

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

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Uneven wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,562 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,486 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 77,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,295 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,470 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,278 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,278 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,405 miles

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

drivers side mirror rear view deteriating on edges

hand brake only just passed using tapley meter

rear wheels noisey when rotated by hand

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,989 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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AM51 RYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

AM51 RYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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