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CK51 PBX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 123,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 121,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,390 miles

Nearside front outer edge wearing low 195/65R15

Offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,390 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front outer edge wearing low 195/65R15

Offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 115,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 115,127 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 108,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 104,910 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,283 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 94,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 94,385 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,240 miles

sill and under body kit fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2006 67,496 miles

Rear Axle oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2006 67,496 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil Leaks from rear axle

Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,430 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 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX registered?

CK51 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is CK51 PBX safe to buy?

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