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AO51 UGP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,231 mi
Last recorded148,231 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 148,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 142,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 128,755 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,624 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff casing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 121,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,189 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,189 miles

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

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

*** all tyres worn on edges ***

*** o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge ***

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,321 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,259 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 54,235 miles

advise all lower front suspension arm bushes have movement but appears to be in design

advise o/s & n/s front discs poor condition change as soon as possible

advise screen damaged o/s & n/s but outside zone A and within 40mm limits

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 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

AO51 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is AO51 UGP safe to buy?

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