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AP51 ZCO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,727 mi
Last recorded110,727 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2018 110,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side mirror glass broken.

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

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

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 7 Oct 2018 110,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side mirror glass broken.

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

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

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

engine management light remains on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,986 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

engine management light remains on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,653 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,653 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,805 miles

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

engine management light is on

engine oil leak

exhaust clamp is broken / heat sheld is loose

wipers are worn

Pass 31 Dec 2013 118,247 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

engine managment light is on

Fail 31 Dec 2013 118,247 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

engine managment light is on

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2013 108,636 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2012 100,572 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 92,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light is on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,777 miles

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

engine warning light is on

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,411 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 81,411 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 69,817 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,915 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smear

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,868 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,625 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 ZCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

AP51 ZCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AP51 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 ZCO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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