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CW51 CAX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,933 mi
Last recorded75,933 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket corroded/ snapped

Fail 19 Jan 2023 75,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket corroded/ snapped

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,068 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 72,066 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and on minimum (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,045 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 55,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,265 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 51,265 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,837 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 49,837 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine cover and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,199 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 47,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,225 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CW51 CAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

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

Is CW51 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 CAX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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