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AP51 BNA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,626 mi
Last recorded140,626 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 140,626 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 140,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,113 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 136,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015
Fail 5 Feb 2015 133,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 125,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 116,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,196 miles

exhaust and centre mount corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 22 Sep 2011 107,196 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust and centre mount corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,551 miles

all tyres starting to wear low

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,197 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

front and rear pads wearing low

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres wearing in center

Fail 15 Jun 2009 100,187 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

front and rear pads wearing low

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres wearing in center

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,336 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 91,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,403 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 81,390 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,590 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 73,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 53,561 miles

outer edge wearing on n/s/f tyre

slight inner rim damage to o/s/f wheel

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 BNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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