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AP51 BMZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,800 mi
Last recorded113,800 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 113,800 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside font, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front outer sill and floor corroded ( jacking point)

steering graunchy when operated

Pass 7 May 2024 106,210 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

offside outer sill corroded on front jacking point

steering slightly rough

Fail 7 May 2024 106,210 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

offside outer sill corroded on front jacking point

steering slightly rough

Pass 10 May 2023 97,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 97,740 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 93,359 miles

Nearside Front slight play rack inner knuckle joint

Pass 22 May 2021 90,441 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 90,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 89,043 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 88,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,527 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 84,944 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2016 82,929 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 81,083 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 79,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 70,289 miles

1/ one rear exhaust mounting broken 2/ o/s rear tyre near legal limits 3/ n/s rear brake slighty tight

Pass 19 May 2010 64,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2010 64,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2009 56,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,886 miles

Rear flashers fading to white slightly .

Pass 18 Aug 2007 37,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,079 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 32,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 27,201 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 BMZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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