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CA51 LWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

113,952 mi
Last recorded113,952 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 113,952 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,675 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMT AND SPLITS IN SIDE WALL

Fail 13 Nov 2024 112,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMT AND SPLITS IN SIDE WALL

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,938 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 109,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,666 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges and multiple cracks

both head lamp lenses starting to fade

front brake pads appear to be getting low

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,904 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,216 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISE FROM STEERING RACK

Fail 7 Nov 2019 97,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISE FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,045 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 92,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,982 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT AND WALLS SPLIT - N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,166 miles

rear exhaust bracket cracked , both rear tyres getting close to wear indicators .

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,743 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,743 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded , slight fluctuation on front brakes .

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,772 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,772 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,947 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,037 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,270 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 26,255 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,884 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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CA51 LWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LWL, 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 CA51 LWL registered?

CA51 LWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is CA51 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 LWL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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