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CU51 PBX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,320 mi
Last recorded101,320 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,195 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,195 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,982 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,982 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

hand brake warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,236 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 53,257 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 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX registered?

CU51 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is CU51 PBX safe to buy?

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