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CE51 XVU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,804 mi
Last recorded56,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2022 56,804 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 55,491 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Both. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,526 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 53,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pads breaking up

Pass 21 May 2018 51,550 miles

Nearside Brakes binding slightly, Front and Rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2018 51,536 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brakes binding slightly, Front and Rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,957 miles

Brake performance not tested Hydraulic leak nsr pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,752 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,752 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,370 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs badly lipped.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,671 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,855 miles

Front discs worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,702 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cut in o/s/r tyre wall not deep enough to see cords

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,846 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 17,846 miles

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

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 XVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE51 XVU, 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 CE51 XVU registered?

CE51 XVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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