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AP51 AWY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,058 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,188 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,007 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,479 miles

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

offside front tyre cut in sidewall,cords not exposed.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,479 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut in sidewall,cords not exposed.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,715 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,715 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,462 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,383 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,487 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 AWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AWY, 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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AP51 AWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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