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C4 AUM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 AUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 94,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 81,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded and lipped

rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,351 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

outer sidewall on o/s/r tyre is in poor condition

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2009 76,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

outer sidewall on o/s/r tyre is in poor condition

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2008 67,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,998 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 59,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,682 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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C4 AUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C4 AUM, 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 C4 AUM registered?

C4 AUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is C4 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 AUM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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