MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
battery/alternator fault warning on dash
engine light on dash
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
parking brake light staying on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
battery/alternator fault warning on dash
engine light on dash
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
parking brake light staying on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine light on
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine light on
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CW51 CAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 CAU, 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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CW51 CAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.
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