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AY51 NMA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,767 mi
Last recorded142,767 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 142,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 138,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small amount of freeplay in ends of steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2011 138,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small amount of freeplay in ends of steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2010 136,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 127,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 117,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 107,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 79,827 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 NMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 NMA registered?

AY51 NMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is AY51 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 NMA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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