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CA51 LME

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,753 mi
Last recorded106,753 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 106,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 66,797 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 56,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 56,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 50,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 37,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,011 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 32,011 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CA51 LME is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CA51 LME, 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 CA51 LME registered?

CA51 LME is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is CA51 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 LME shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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