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AP51 LWK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,883 mi
Last recorded153,883 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 153,883 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 152,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 151,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,531 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 149,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 147,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 145,523 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 145,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 142,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,614 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 130,584 miles

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

All brake pipes coated in grease

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,010 miles

both rear shocks slightly reduced damping

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot damaged

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 124,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear shocks slightly reduced damping

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot damaged

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 125,053 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,323 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 101,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,005 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,275 miles

near side front tyre outer tread wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,803 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,516 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 LWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

AP51 LWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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