MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes underneath slightly corroded
rear silencer has a corroded/broken mounting though exhaust is still secure
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective nut/bolt loose strut to hub causing excessive movement when jacked up wheels clear of the ground (2.5.A.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm void of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm void of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes underneath slightly corroded
rear silencer has a corroded/broken mounting though exhaust is still secure
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted,coilsprings/subframes,arches corroded
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted,coilsprings/subframes,arches corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to subframes,arches/body(sill covers fitted)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA51 MBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MBX, 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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CA51 MBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.
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