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CU51 SJY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,557 mi
Last recorded92,557 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 SJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 92,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2x chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x chips (8.3.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

noise from handbrake when doing roller test

offside front wheel gripping slightly

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside/sills of car has trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 May 2016 92,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2x chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x chips (8.3.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

noise from handbrake when doing roller test

offside front wheel gripping slightly

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside/sills of car has trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2015 89,123 miles

all tyres starting to wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 85,781 miles

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

o/s front steering arm slight play

Fail 20 May 2014 85,770 miles

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

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

fan belt badly damaged

front and rear wheel arches corroded

o/s front steering arm slight play

Pass 30 May 2013 82,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension Creaking

Fail 29 May 2013 82,288 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension Creaking

Pass 17 May 2012 77,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,862 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2011 73,862 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,793 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,712 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 SJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc 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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

CU51 SJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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