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AV51 UED

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,795 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn

nearside rear tyre side wall split but not to cords

Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,005 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,018 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,367 miles

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)

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit 2-3 mm

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 UED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV51 UED, 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 UED registered?

AV51 UED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AV51 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 UED shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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