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CE51 XVH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 73,375 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 73,144 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,944 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 64,673 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,390 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 61,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,623 miles

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

advise esp warning light on.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,137 miles

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

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

esp warning system indicates a fault.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

esp warning system indicates a fault.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,465 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,369 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,084 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 XVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XVH, 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 CE51 XVH registered?

CE51 XVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is CE51 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 XVH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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