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CV51 ABK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,935 mi
Last recorded116,935 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 ABK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,935 miles

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))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 116,935 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 111,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,047 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 106,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,269 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 102,269 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 97,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 97,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,486 miles

Side windows forward of the 'B' post seem to be excessively tinted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,147 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,421 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2015 77,421 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 72,724 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 67,758 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 63,706 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 63,706 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 59,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,024 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2009 52,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 52,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,440 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 45,440 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 39,012 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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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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