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CW51 PZG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,850 mi
Last recorded88,850 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 PZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,850 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 88,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,674 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 77,674 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,150 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,717 miles

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

both rear tyres tread perishing

o/s/f tyre tread perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,959 miles

both rear tyre & o/s/f ttread preshing & cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,957 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

both rear tyre & o/s/f ttread preshing & cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,566 miles

shields fitted under vehicle. advise sticker on rear no.plate.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 57,431 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,134 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 49,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,762 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 38,495 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 PZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

CW51 PZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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The MOT history for CW51 PZG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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