MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
parking brake light flickering (HANDBRAKE IN OFF POSITION)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MU51 XAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MU51 XAJ, 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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How do I check the history of MU51 XAJ?
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What year was MU51 XAJ registered?
MU51 XAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.
Is MU51 XAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MU51 XAJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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