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TW51 TAW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,134 mi
Last recorded140,134 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW51 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 140,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers both (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 133,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light stays on BAS light stays on

Fail 5 Sep 2014 133,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light stays on BAS light stays on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 125,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 117,490 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,805 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 48,805 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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TW51 TAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TW51 TAW, 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 TW51 TAW registered?

TW51 TAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is TW51 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for TW51 TAW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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