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CV51 OXN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,571 mi
Last recorded150,571 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 OXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 150,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 150,553 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both rear link-bars (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff has a slight leak

slight oil

Fail 26 Nov 2015 150,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Air intake pipe isecure

Emissions high.

Front tyres scrubbing edges.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 137,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 127,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,773 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 20 Nov 2011 107,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2010 96,972 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2009 85,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2009 85,934 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,151 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 69,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 59,838 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 OXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OXN, 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 OXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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