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CV51 JVA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,192 mi
Last recorded78,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,125 miles

EML on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,958 miles

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,860 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CV51 JVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV51 JVA registered?

CV51 JVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is CV51 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 JVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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