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AP51 XWO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,688 mi
Last recorded67,688 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,688 miles

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn thin.

nearside front forward arm bush worn and play.

offside front rear arm ball joint play.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 67,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread. (4.1.D.1a)

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn thin.

nearside front forward arm bush worn and play.

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

nearside rear brake pipe,s above fuel tank badly corroded,marginal pass,should replace.

offside front rear arm ball joint play.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,454 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,917 miles

rear registration plate has slight de-lamination present.

windscreen has some sight stone chip damage.

Pass 23 Oct 2011 50,257 miles

rear exhaust bracket (on exhaust) has corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,253 miles

vehicle was presented with light height setting on position one and was correct at this setting.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,736 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

both rear tyres have tread worn to the legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,390 miles

The plastic onder body protective cover has damage at offside centre of lowwer inner and outer sill joining seam

the offside headlight light direction was corrected prior to MOT test

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 29,187 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 XWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

AP51 XWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AP51 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 XWO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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