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CK51 FOU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,512 mi
Last recorded42,512 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 42,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 42,337 miles

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

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2024 41,932 miles

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

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2023 41,444 miles

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

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2022 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2022 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,243 miles

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

osf and nsf head lamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,846 miles

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,051 miles

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,251 miles

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,407 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsf tyre worn outside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 37,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsf tyre worn outside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2016 36,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,062 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 35,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,268 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 32,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,622 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,181 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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CK51 FOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

CK51 FOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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