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AP51 FPC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,430 mi
Last recorded84,430 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,232 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,874 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,663 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,975 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 77,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,483 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,143 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,753 miles

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

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

diff oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 37,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,802 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 FPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FPC, 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

How do I check the history of AP51 FPC?

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What year was AP51 FPC registered?

AP51 FPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AP51 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FPC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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