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AR51 AER

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,302 mi
Last recorded101,302 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,302 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside not allowing full inspection

under side of vehicle and suspension components are very corroded in places

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,046 miles

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,029 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 83,139 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,139 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,532 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 54,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 39,602 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 39,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F SPOT LAMP BROKEN.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AR51 AER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AR51 AER, 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 AR51 AER registered?

AR51 AER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is AR51 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AER shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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