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AV51 ZCE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,398 mi
Last recorded126,398 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 126,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 122,904 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 122,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,874 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 118,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 117,776 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,525 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,818 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,193 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,919 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 ZCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

AV51 ZCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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