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AP51 AUP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 84,716 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side repeator lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 84,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side repeator lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 83,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,916 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,967 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from around nearside rear hub area , possible wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,129 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 18,994 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,992 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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AP51 AUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AP51 AUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 AUP registered?

AP51 AUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AP51 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 AUP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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