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AP51 BNE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,392 mi
Last recorded94,392 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 94,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,790 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 91,790 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,276 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,204 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,148 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 BNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BNE, 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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What year was AP51 BNE registered?

AP51 BNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AP51 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 BNE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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