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CE51 AFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres outer edges wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,313 miles

front discs worn out

Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,313 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front discs worn out

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,119 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 54,061 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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CE51 AFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 CE51 AFO, 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 CE51 AFO registered?

CE51 AFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CE51 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 AFO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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