MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective gearbox exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near gearbox and propshaft mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front door check strap broken
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake pull handle missing (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Drive shaft bearing likely to break up centre bearing breaking up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective gearbox exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near gearbox and propshaft mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front door check strap broken
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front and rear exhaust supports broken
handbrake release lever missing but works
horn intermittant
Central Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust system is secure and not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
Central floor pan has a small hole due to heavy corrosion
Front headlamps are cloudy can still just see a beam pattern
Nearside Front antiroll bar link boot staring to perish
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake hose starting to crack slightly
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear brake hose starting to crack slightly
Rear Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust system is secure and not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
Rear differential has slight leak around driveshaft seal
parking brake release handle broken but cable still operates as should
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust system is secure and not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
Central floor pan has a small hole due to heavy corrosion
Front headlamps are cloudy can still just see a beam pattern
Nearside Front antiroll bar link boot staring to perish
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake hose starting to crack slightly
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear brake hose starting to crack slightly
Rear Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust system is secure and not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
Rear differential has slight leak around driveshaft seal
parking brake release handle broken but cable still operates as should
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights beam pattern reduced and not clear image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Side windows forward of the 'B' post seem to be excessively tinted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Side windows forward of the 'B' post seem to be excessively tinted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV51 ABK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CV51 ABK, 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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CV51 ABK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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