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AP51 NZB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,301 mi
Last recorded95,301 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,191 miles

Transmission oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,639 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 78,639 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,189 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,454 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,671 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 20,801 miles

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

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

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 NZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

AP51 NZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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