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AP51 WJZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,768 mi
Last recorded132,768 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,768 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 119,624 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 119,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,021 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 109,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

small chip in screen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,950 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damage to side wall

Fail 19 Jan 2010 98,950 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damage to side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2009 94,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 83,271 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 71,772 miles

under side inspection very limited due to bottom gaurd fitted front to rear

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 WJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

AP51 WJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AP51 WJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 WJZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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