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AY51 JBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,102 mi
Last recorded116,102 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 JBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 116,102 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,102 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,434 miles

Very slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,265 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edges 205/55x16w

Fail 26 Nov 2009 74,265 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear on edges 205/55x16w

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,549 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

O/S/F tyre is on 3.5mm,wearing low on outer edge.

Slight movement in N/S/F anti roll bar link.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 66,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are worn.

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

O/S/F tyre is on 3.5mm,wearing low on outer edge.

Slight movement in N/S/F anti roll bar link.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,357 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 JBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AY51 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

AY51 JBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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