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EJ51 AWN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 AWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 154,670 miles

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 145,933 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

EML light on

Exhaust center section support missing

Fail 31 Oct 2016 145,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad wear indicator on

EML light on

Exhaust center section support missing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,389 miles

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

under trays fitted through out vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 112,768 miles

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

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

near/side w/screen wiper blade split

slight play in near/side front wheel hub bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,900 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,415 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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EJ51 AWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ51 AWN, 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 EJ51 AWN registered?

EJ51 AWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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