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NU51 MBZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,364 mi
Last recorded65,364 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 MBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link rubber dust boot split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber dust boot split

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 65,333 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Further brake pipes maybe corroded once plastic floor trays removed to replace offside front to rear brake pipe

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link rubber dust boot split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber dust boot split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,675 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 38,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 19,058 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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NU51 MBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU51 MBZ, 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 NU51 MBZ registered?

NU51 MBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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