MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,952 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMT AND SPLITS IN SIDE WALL
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))
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
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
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISE FROM STEERING RACK
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
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT AND WALLS SPLIT - N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT
rear exhaust bracket cracked , both rear tyres getting close to wear indicators .
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear exhaust bracket corroded , slight fluctuation on front brakes .
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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