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AM51 UDT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,653 mi
Last recorded182,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 182,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding AFTER USING PARKING BRAKE!!! (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust bracket broken

front bumper damaged

rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 160,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn below service standard 225/45 r17 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 159,889 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge partial separation of structure 225/45 r17y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn below service standard 225/45 r17 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 145,515 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 145,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ALL TYRES DIRECTIONAL INCORRECTLY POSTIONED ON VEHICLE (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,572 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 129,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 126,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 119,729 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 119,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both n/s tyres slight outer side wall damage

Fail 8 Jan 2011 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both n/s tyres slight outer side wall damage

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 97,983 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,862 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 89,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,042 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 58,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2005 36,813 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 UDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UDT, 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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AM51 UDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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