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CU51 NMK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,006 mi
Last recorded161,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 161,006 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 161,006 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 154,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 146,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 134,985 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 134,985 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 122,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,737 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 106,737 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,129 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 88,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,603 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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CU51 NMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU51 NMK, 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 CU51 NMK registered?

CU51 NMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is CU51 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 NMK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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