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CP51 FET

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,831 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 79,830 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,451 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegment light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,929 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,316 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside side repeater cracked

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,316 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside side repeater cracked

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,528 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s repeater lens broken.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s repeater lens broken.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 45,392 miles

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 22 Nov 2007 39,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 28,079 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 FET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

CP51 FET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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