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CX51 FYG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,065 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,642 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 64,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,870 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 FYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

CX51 FYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is CX51 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 FYG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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