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CK51 FNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,712 mi
Last recorded73,712 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,113 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,633 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 24,890 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 24,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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CK51 FNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CK51 FNV, 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 CK51 FNV registered?

CK51 FNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is CK51 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK51 FNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK51 FNV have outstanding finance?

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