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AT51 BWB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,887 mi
Last recorded122,887 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 122,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 122,887 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 119,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges and perishing.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 107,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges and perishing.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,594 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2016 103,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

diff leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 100,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,022 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 93,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,987 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 74,987 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engin light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,318 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,390 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 55,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,511 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Sill areas,underbody/floors,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,not accessible

Fail 25 Aug 2006 42,511 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Sill areas,underbody/floors,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,not accessible

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 BWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AT51 BWB, 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 BWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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