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MA51 TVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,720 mi
Last recorded122,720 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 TVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 122,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 122,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML ON DASH

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,195 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 118,195 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,813 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,261 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 74,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,111 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 TVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA51 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

MA51 TVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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