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CN51 OAX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,805 mi
Last recorded134,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 134,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,643 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 126,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 121,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 121,339 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

srs light on

Fail 7 Jan 2013 117,374 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 113,251 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 113,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,401 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 108,401 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2009 102,433 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 96,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,308 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,004 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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CN51 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN51 OAX, 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 CN51 OAX registered?

CN51 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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