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EJ51 AXK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,356 mi
Last recorded100,356 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 AXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear differential seal has a slight leak

white smoke emitted on acceleration

Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear differential seal has a slight leak

white smoke emitted on acceleration

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,743 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,742 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,282 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,296 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,775 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,920 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 AXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

EJ51 AXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 AXK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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