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AY51 HWU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

208,624 mi
Last recorded208,624 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 208,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 204,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 201,668 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 201,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 197,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 193,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 186,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 179,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 169,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 159,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 150,477 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 150,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 144,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 139,518 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 134,095 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 134,095 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,175 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,298 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 108,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

display fault on dash multi-faults showing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,582 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 107,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 HWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

AY51 HWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AY51 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 HWU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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