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MA51 DLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,109 mi
Last recorded136,109 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 136,109 miles

Brake pad warning light on

MIL light on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 136,109 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on

MIL light on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 136,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s headlight lens deteriated

o/s headlight lens deteriated

Fail 25 Jul 2015 136,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s headlight lens deteriated

o/s headlight lens deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 127,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,365 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 103,365 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,387 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 92,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,869 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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MA51 DLU 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA51 DLU, 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 MA51 DLU registered?

MA51 DLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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