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AP51 WKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,031 mi
Last recorded58,031 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,031 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,944 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 53,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,034 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

noise from handbrake but good in rollers

slight movement in front wheels

Fail 22 Nov 2019 47,034 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

noise from handbrake but good in rollers

slight movement in front wheels

Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,157 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,441 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,114 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 16,884 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 WKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WKK, 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 WKK registered?

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

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