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MM51 VHN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,563 mi
Last recorded96,563 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,563 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 95,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,648 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)

nearside and offside front tyres showing uneven wear

Fail 23 Jan 2018 91,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,098 miles

Centre Rear oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Rear oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,401 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 27 Oct 2010 70,257 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 70,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,360 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 65,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,856 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 45,851 miles

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

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)

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 VHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VHN, 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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MM51 VHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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