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AO51 UFV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,972 mi
Last recorded150,972 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 150,972 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 147,401 miles

exsaust corroded

front arm dust covers perished

oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2017 147,401 miles

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

exsaust corroded

front arm dust covers perished

oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 143,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 143,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 128,718 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,608 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 117,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 117,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,706 miles

drawing pin in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,267 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 UFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO51 UFV, 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 AO51 UFV registered?

AO51 UFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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