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CW51 CAA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,647 mi
Last recorded154,647 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 CAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 154,647 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 145,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Fail 5 Dec 2014 136,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 5 Dec 2013 125,465 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

rear silencer corroded and slight leak of gases

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,049 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

rear silencer corroded and slight leak of gases

slight wear on nearside rear antiroll bar bush

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 5 Dec 2012 117,049 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

rear silencer corroded and slight leak of gases

slight wear on nearside rear antiroll bar bush

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 5 Dec 2011 107,719 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front to rear metel brake pipes

slight deteriation on front number plate

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar bush

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

unable to check full lenght of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Dec 2011 107,719 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear metel brake pipes

slight deteriation on front number plate

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar bush

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

unable to check full lenght of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Nov 2010 97,321 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

slight deteriation on front number plate

slight wear on rear antiroll bar bushes

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 23 Nov 2009 88,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slight deteriation

unable to check full length of outter sills and brake/fuel lines due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,468 miles

front number plate slight deteriation

unable to check full length of outter sills and brake/fuel lines due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,097 miles

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

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

front brake pads 3000/4000 miles left

front no plate slight damage

Fail 12 Nov 2008 82,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads 3000/4000 miles left

front no plate slight damage

front wheels need tracking

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,565 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 49,565 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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CW51 CAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CW51 CAA, 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 CW51 CAA registered?

CW51 CAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is CW51 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 CAA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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