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AY51 GHA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,371 mi
Last recorded195,371 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 195,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 31 Aug 2017 195,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 178,907 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 178,907 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 93,328 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 8 May 2012 85,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 80,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 72,259 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 72,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 65,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 57,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,721 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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AY51 GHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY51 GHA, 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 AY51 GHA registered?

AY51 GHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is AY51 GHA safe to buy?

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