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AT51 BAO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,274 mi
Last recorded145,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 145,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 143,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021
Fail 16 Dec 2020 141,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to sills

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 129,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust heat shield loose & rear mounting missing

front tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,956 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket missing

Fail 6 Jan 2015 111,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 106,909 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,870 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011
Pass 2 Jan 2010 82,293 miles

brake wear light on

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2008 79,543 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2007 72,025 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 71,838 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,898 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,645 miles

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

offside front tyre has been repaired

Fail 16 Jan 2006 56,644 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

offside front trye has been repaired

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 BAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BAO, 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 AT51 BAO registered?

AT51 BAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is AT51 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 BAO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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