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AV51 ZFS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,686 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nsf,osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 72,677 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nsf,osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,555 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 nsf,osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 71,326 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 nsf,osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 nsf osf nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,729 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on dashboard

Fail 20 Jan 2021 67,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,205 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil seals and flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,439 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive o/s differential oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,752 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,074 miles

most brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,167 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,167 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,382 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

spare tyre below 1.6 mm

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 50,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs surface corrosion

nearside front tyre cracking on tread recommend new

nearside rear tyre wearing on center tread

offside front tyre cracking on tread

offside rear tyre wearing on center tread

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 ZFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

AV51 ZFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AV51 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 ZFS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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