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CP51 ACU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,387 mi
Last recorded165,387 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,387 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 156,849 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 156,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,604 miles

due to under shields brake piping largely unsighted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 131,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 131,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,063 miles

Full undershields fitted total inspection impeded

rear seat out of use for seat belt check

slight play noted on rear a roll bar links

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,322 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 82,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,661 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,952 miles

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

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

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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CP51 ACU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CP51 ACU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP51 ACU registered?

CP51 ACU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is CP51 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 ACU shows 18 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.

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