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CU51 OGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 OGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,824 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 101,024 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 90,244 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,664 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,690 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,670 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,896 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake noisey when wheel rotated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake noisey when wheel rotated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,564 miles

o/s/f tyre tread bald on outter edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread bald on outter edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,523 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 10,769 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 OGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CU51 OGK, 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 CU51 OGK registered?

CU51 OGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 OGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 OGK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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