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CU51 TVF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,940 mi
Last recorded27,940 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,635 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,435 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 15,433 miles

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

front dises corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,991 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,000 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low in centre of tread @ 2mm

offside rear tyre worn low in centre of tread @ 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 7,860 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 TVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

CU51 TVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is CU51 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 TVF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU51 TVF have outstanding finance?

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