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AP51 XRO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,625 mi
Last recorded150,625 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 150,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 150,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 150,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 150,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 149,251 miles

engine covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 149,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake light comes on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges 235/45/17

engine covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 145,020 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 139,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 31 Jan 2014 136,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/rear brake slight binding

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 128,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes greased.

SRS warning light on indicating a fault.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 114,504 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 106,852 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 106,852 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,149 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,158 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 XRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

AP51 XRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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