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EF51 AHG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,972 mi
Last recorded113,972 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,972 miles

Rear exhaust support corroded

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside screen wiper blade ineffective

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,355 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,179 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,179 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,726 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 63,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both wiper blades are smeary

Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,308 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,305 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,924 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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EF51 AHG 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 EF51 AHG, 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 EF51 AHG registered?

EF51 AHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EF51 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 AHG 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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