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AP51 XWS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,378 mi
Last recorded173,378 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 173,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 173,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the 2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 162,010 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

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

Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots lightly perished

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

Nearside rear tyre aged, perished and worn close to the legal limits

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limits

Pass 24 Aug 2017 149,526 miles

Floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside front tyre badly aged, perished and worn to 2mm

Nearside rear metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Aug 2017 149,478 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside front tyre badly aged, perished and worn to 2mm

Nearside rear metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2016 137,025 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes smothered in grease unable to assess

nearside and offside front tyres worn to inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2016 136,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear ball joint (2.5.B.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes smothered in grease unable to assess

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 100,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash says fault with offside rear tail light working ok at time of test

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre side wall kerbed

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,751 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash says fault with offside rear tail light working ok at time of test

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre side wall kerbed

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine and floor covers fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust mount missing

engine and floor covers fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

foot bake audible clicker inop

offside front thrust arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,384 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 29,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWS, 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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AP51 XWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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