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AT51 BXS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,780 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f track rod end have slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 164,949 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 163,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 163,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 159,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 157,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 157,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 152,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 152,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

cannot check under vehice [ie]under engine due covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2006 130,338 miles

n/s/f fog n/w

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

all tyres close to legal limit

Fail 4 Aug 2006 130,338 miles

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

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

all tyres close to legal limit

front fog light n/w

Pass 30 Aug 2005 105,968 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 BXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AT51 BXS, 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

How do I check the history of AT51 BXS?

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What year was AT51 BXS registered?

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

Is AT51 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 BXS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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