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AP51 AWM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,562 mi
Last recorded142,562 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 142,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 128,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 128,351 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 110,887 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 110,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front suspension rear arm inner bush starting to seperate

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,174 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,262 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 60,622 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 AWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP51 AWM, 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 AWM registered?

AP51 AWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AP51 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 AWM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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