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AT51 AXN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,870 mi
Last recorded128,870 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 AXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 128,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear mud flap insecued

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management and BAS light on

Fail 11 Mar 2017 128,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear mud flap insecued

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management and BAS light on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,051 miles

Engine management warning light on.(EML)

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

O/F/R TYRE NAILED

Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management warning light on.(EML)

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

O/F/R TYRE NAILED

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,118 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 38,491 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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AT51 AXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AT51 AXN, 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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AT51 AXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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