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CL51 LOW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 LOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 88,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,946 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,759 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 76,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,430 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,876 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,154 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,502 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,832 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,060 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,333 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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CL51 LOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 CL51 LOW, 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 CL51 LOW registered?

CL51 LOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is CL51 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL51 LOW shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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