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UR51 AMG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,169 mi
Last recorded93,169 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR51 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 93,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 93,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 92,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 92,810 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,309 miles

Central Rear Minor fluid leak from rear diff.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 92,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Light emitted is less then 50% from both bulbs. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Minor fluid leak from rear diff.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 142,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,001 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,743 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,743 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,040 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,323 miles

both front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,442 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,146 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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UR51 AMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UR51 AMG, 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 UR51 AMG registered?

UR51 AMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is UR51 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for UR51 AMG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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