MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres perished
engine light on
rear diff oil leak
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres perished
engine light on
rear diff oil leak
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s/f tyre becoming perished
rear coil springs corroded
rear diff slightly damp
various suspension components becoming worn/corroded
various under trays fitted unable to fully see some components
n/s/f tyre becoming cracked and perished
screw in n/s/f tyre
slight corrosion to n/s/r brake discs
slight damage to o/s mirror glass
slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar 'D' bush
various suspension componants becoming corroded
very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr hose (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers under trays fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front play in wheel bearing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front play in wheel bearing
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear boot handle stiff
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
near side rear tyre pressure low
off side inner rack joint has slight play
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front brake discs wearing thin
brake pedal anti-slip wearing slightly
engine management lamp illumonated indicating a possible fault
power steering pump noisy when operated but steering operating effectively at time of test
Centre exhaust mounting missing
EML on
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre exhaust mounting missing
EML on
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV51 ZBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 ZBX, 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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AV51 ZBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.
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