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A9 CVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has slight surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake imbalance on front probably due to lack of use (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015
Fail 15 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement aluminium arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement aluminium (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light cracked/broken lens (1.2.1e)

rear under body heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2014
Fail 15 Dec 2014

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

milage not displayed

Pass 31 Jan 2014
Pass 12 Jul 2013
Fail 11 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012

mileage not shown

Fail 12 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

mileage not shown

Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,676 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,180 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,180 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,808 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,504 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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A9 CVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A9 CVW, 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 A9 CVW registered?

A9 CVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is A9 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 CVW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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