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AY51 NGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 115,425 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,520 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 110,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 87,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,384 miles

glow plug light on

rear brake pads worn low

rear metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

Pass 28 May 2012 74,168 miles

front number plate fixing, play nsf bearing, exhaust centre clamp cracked.

osf washer poor,.

Fail 28 May 2012 74,168 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate fixing, play nsf bearing, exhaust centre clamp cracked.

Pass 23 May 2011 67,852 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 May 2011 67,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,797 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,000 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 NGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

AY51 NGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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