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AX51 COH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,772 mi
Last recorded154,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 COH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 154,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 151,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 151,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 144,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 144,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 130,445 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 105,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,834 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner, and outer edges.

Slight oil leak on rear differential unit.

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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AX51 COH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX51 COH, 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 AX51 COH registered?

AX51 COH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is AX51 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 COH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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