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AV51 TVA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,966 mi
Last recorded148,966 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 148,966 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake pipe to front flexible ,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm upper ball joint on stub axle, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake pipe to front flexible ,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm upper ball joint on stub axle, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 148,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake pipe to rear flexible ,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Metal Brake pipe to rear flexible , leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake pipe to front flexible ,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm upper ball joint on stub axle, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake pipe to front flexible ,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm upper ball joint on stub axle, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake pipe to rear flexible , corr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 148,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes near flexible brake pipes starting to corrode, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint gaiter loose, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 205/55 R16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 148,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (which holds the spring) outer bush e/play (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes near flexible brake pipes starting to corrode, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint gaiter loose, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 205/55 R16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top ball joint arm to front of vehicle (brake reaction rod) bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer 1 mounting not fitted requires refitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 147,175 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top ball joint arm to front of vehicle (brake reaction rod) bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer 1 mounting not fitted requires refitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,216 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 143,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,114 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 139,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 134,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 124,691 miles

Offside Front 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,875 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 114,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,513 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 98,975 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,103 miles

front and rear pads low

rear indy bulbs slightly white

Pass 30 Nov 2006 87,830 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,065 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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AV51 TVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV51 TVA, 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 AV51 TVA registered?

AV51 TVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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