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AT51 CAE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,612 mi
Last recorded81,612 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 CAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 81,612 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,711 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 69,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,455 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,262 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 54,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,118 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a small cracks

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust surport bracket badly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,034 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 35,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,954 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 CAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE?

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What year was AT51 CAE registered?

AT51 CAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is AT51 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 CAE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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