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CW51 CAO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,780 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,750 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,677 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 Jan 2010 76,164 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,763 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 57,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,529 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 44,854 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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CW51 CAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CW51 CAO, 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 CW51 CAO registered?

CW51 CAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is CW51 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 CAO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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