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AR51 DDV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,933 mi
Last recorded157,933 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 157,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 149,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,303 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 123,526 miles

n/s/front forward arm bush

Fail 25 Nov 2013 123,523 miles

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

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

front number plate

n/s/front forward arm bush

Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,158 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 116,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 109,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,695 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,740 miles

rear number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,662 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,306 miles

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

offside parking eff

Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,000 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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AR51 DDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AR51 DDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 DDV registered?

AR51 DDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is AR51 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DDV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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