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AR51 AOT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

202,214 mi
Last recorded202,214 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 202,214 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 202,214 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 197,253 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 197,253 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 193,867 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 193,867 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 187,997 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 187,997 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 181,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 176,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 176,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 14 Jan 2012 164,485 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 164,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 158,526 miles

hand brake slightly grabbing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 155,687 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 150,426 miles

Both front tyres have a small imperfection to the outer sidewall.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 150,426 miles

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

Both front tyres have a small imperfection to the outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Dec 2007 146,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 142,078 miles

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

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

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 AOT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AOT, 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 AOT registered?

AR51 AOT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AR51 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AOT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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