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AV51 ZFR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,522 mi
Last recorded54,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,452 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is starting to deteriate

nearside rear tyre has signs of wear on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has signs of wear on both the edges

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is starting to deteriate

nearside rear tyre has signs of wear on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has signs of wear on both the edges

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,826 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 36,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

AV51 ZFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AV51 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 ZFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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