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AX51 EXJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,440 mi
Last recorded141,440 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,440 miles

Central Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 141,440 miles

Central Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,749 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 127,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,926 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 115,924 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,071 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 106,071 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,052 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 84,603 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,987 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,992 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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AX51 EXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

AX51 EXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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