MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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C501 AWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 C501 AWW, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C501 AWW registered?
C501 AWW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1985.
Is C501 AWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C501 AWW shows 3 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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