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AO51 NHX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,958 mi
Last recorded133,958 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 24 Jan 2024 133,957 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint facing up (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 128,696 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,015 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER TREAD

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,175 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 116,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted MOVING IN CALIPER (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,214 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 112,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,223 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 101,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,767 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 94,766 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,944 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,587 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,274 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,062 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,925 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 50,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,962 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a split in the tread

Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,717 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated

Rear no plate has slight movement

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,397 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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AO51 NHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO51 NHX, 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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AO51 NHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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