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MD51 ACO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,288 mi
Last recorded98,288 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,288 miles

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

nearside rear body has slight corrosion wheel arch

offside rear body has slight corrosion wheel arch

Fail 9 Nov 2018 98,288 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear body has slight corrosion wheel arch

offside rear body has slight corrosion wheel arch

Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,739 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 94,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,781 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,247 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,083 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,800 miles

under vehicle fitted with protective plastic panels so unable to accuratley assess under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,557 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,713 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 29,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,095 miles

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)

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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MD51 ACO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MD51 ACO, 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 MD51 ACO registered?

MD51 ACO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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