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CX51 FWM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,700 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 167,657 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear parking brake low efficiency

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,734 miles

Corrosion to various parts of the vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s suspension mounting area has corrosion

Rear suspension components are corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s suspension mounting area has corrosion

Rear suspension components are corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,807 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe, inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension arms are heavily corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring most components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 87,302 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective not connected/re check aim (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension components/sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,512 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 30 May 2014 78,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 78,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,812 miles

Front number plate cracked but unlikely to be misread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,390 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,175 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,175 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 59,882 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 54,833 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,634 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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CX51 FWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CX51 FWM, 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 CX51 FWM registered?

CX51 FWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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