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T9 AVH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 AVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 67,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded and possibly under covers recommend checking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 67,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play bar with the ball joint facing upwards (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded and possibly under covers recommend checking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 64,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general surface corrosion of the rear sections, recommend checking along undertrays (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Oil leak differential area ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rear most arm, marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 58,803 miles

undertrays covering some components

Fail 9 May 2016 58,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays covering some components

Pass 8 May 2015 52,272 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 52,232 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,294 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,363 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 29,494 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 29,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,993 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,161 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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T9 AVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T9 AVH, 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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T9 AVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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