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AV51 UCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 144,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 134,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 123,521 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 109,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drive shafts slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2008 78,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,048 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,827 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 UCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

AV51 UCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AV51 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 UCY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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