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CF51 XPT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,170 mi
Last recorded49,170 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF51 XPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,170 miles

slight corrosion under body side

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2018 126,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with in 30 cm of a seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front of car obviously damaged but still secure

Nearside Rear wheel arches has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bottom sill with in 30cm of a jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion under body side

Pass 7 Nov 2017 123,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body has some corrosion

no airbag light

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,334 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body has some corrosion

no airbag light

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,703 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,641 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,368 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 112,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,292 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 103,292 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 99,366 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 99,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,805 miles

o/s head light masked with tape

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,386 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,900 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 79,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,992 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 67,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,511 miles

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

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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CF51 XPT 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 61.9%.

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 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 CF51 XPT, 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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CF51 XPT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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