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CP51 CYG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,110 mi
Last recorded121,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 CYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 121,110 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 121,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 117,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 108,541 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 108,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 100,118 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 100,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,075 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,400 miles

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

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

drivers side front tyre outer edge wear

Pass 14 Jul 2007 82,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 69,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,944 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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CP51 CYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CP51 CYG, 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 CP51 CYG registered?

CP51 CYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is CP51 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 CYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP51 CYG have outstanding finance?

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