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CP51 CYL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,276 mi
Last recorded225,276 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 225,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering inner joint play

Fail 22 Feb 2016 225,253 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear by axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front steering inner joint play

Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,122 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 126,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,909 miles

off side parking brake low performance

Fail 29 Nov 2013 119,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side parking brake low performance

Pass 4 Dec 2012 114,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,022 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes before rear flexy hoses. rear handbrake readings could be better.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 106,984 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes before rear flexy hoses. rear handbrake readings could be better.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,531 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,845 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,948 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 CYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

CP51 CYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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