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JM51 AXE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,586 mi
Last recorded20,586 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM51 AXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 20,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 20,376 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 20,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 20,215 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 19,880 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 19,544 miles

diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Nov 2017 19,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Dec 2016 19,324 miles

oil leak from rear dif.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2014 18,679 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 18,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2012 17,788 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2011 17,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2010 16,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2009 16,464 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2008 15,825 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2007 15,070 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2007 15,024 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2006 12,477 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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JM51 AXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JM51 AXE, 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 JM51 AXE registered?

JM51 AXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is JM51 AXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM51 AXE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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