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CE51 OEY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,417 mi
Last recorded125,417 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 115,839 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre mounting corroded and missing

exhaust heat sheild inse cure

Pass 5 Dec 2011 107,447 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Dec 2011 107,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 101,418 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,001 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 92,977 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,418 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 86,416 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,995 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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CE51 OEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE51 OEY, 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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CE51 OEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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