MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine mil light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Metal hanger bracket broken off exhaust - (middle section towards the rear)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded - (Not yet excessive)
o/s/f lower suspension arms(upper arm) boot starting to detach.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded - (Not yet excessive)
Engine mil light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Metal hanger bracket broken off exhaust - (middle section towards the rear)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
o/s/f lower suspension arms(upper arm) boot starting to detach.
Brake disc's allround corroded
Front brake pads appear to be starting to get low on inners
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steel brake pipes corroded at rear of vehicle
o/s/f tyre starting top get low on tread
Brake disc's allround corroded
Front brake pads appear to be starting to get low on inners
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steel brake pipes corroded at rear of vehicle
o/s/f tyre starting top get low on tread
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside tyre pressure low/tyre soft,wearing outer edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspesion bushs splitting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light on unable to see both front or rear inside pads
plastic covers on underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items
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 XAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MU51 XAR, 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 MU51 XAR registered?
MU51 XAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.
Is MU51 XAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for MU51 XAR shows 12 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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