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MM51 URU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,553 mi
Last recorded102,553 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 URU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 102,553 miles

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)

offside front ball joint boot split

Fail 9 May 2011 102,553 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

offside front ball joint boot split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 81,000 miles

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

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION OF SILL STRUCTUE.ALSO EXTENSIVE PLSTIC COVERING ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,084 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,172 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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MM51 URU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MM51 URU, 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 MM51 URU registered?

MM51 URU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is MM51 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 URU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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