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AP51 ZCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

315,605 mi
Last recorded315,605 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 315,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 299,045 miles

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

full length under tray/covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 280,793 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 280,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 265,900 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 251,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 230,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 212,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 197,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 197,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 184,152 miles

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 169,197 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 169,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 155,285 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 144,085 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2007 144,084 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2006 127,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 113,808 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 ZCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

AP51 ZCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AP51 ZCY safe to buy?

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