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AO51 UGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,485 mi
Last recorded200,485 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 200,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres wearing on shoulders (no visable tread)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

exhaust system deteriorated and brackets broken

Fail 2 Oct 2017 200,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres wearing on shoulders (no visable tread)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

exhaust system deteriorated and brackets broken

Pass 23 Feb 2016 165,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 159,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side side repeater lens cracked broken

Fail 2 Jan 2015 159,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers worn

n/side side repeater lens cracked broken

Pass 11 Nov 2013 149,264 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/side rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 11 Nov 2013 149,264 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/side rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,305 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,073 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 UGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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