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MD51 AOY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,194 miles

both registration plates slight staining

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,149 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,003 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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MD51 AOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MD51 AOY, 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 AOY registered?

MD51 AOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MD51 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 AOY shows 7 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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