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AW51 CXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,126 mi
Last recorded158,126 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 CXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 158,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 158,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 146,536 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 23 Sep 2016 145,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

malfunction?

wraning light fault?

Pass 23 Sep 2015 128,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 128,715 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,792 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 115,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,349 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 93,058 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre tread ,no cords visible.

E.M.L.Lamp on.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,058 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre tread ,no cords visible.

E.M.L.Lamp on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,094 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 85,094 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,862 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml lamp on.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,998 miles

Engine warning lamp on.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine warning lamp on.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,179 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,629 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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AW51 CXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AW51 CXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW51 CXX registered?

AW51 CXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is AW51 CXX safe to buy?

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