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CX51 MDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,888 mi
Last recorded93,888 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 MDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,766 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear pads getting low

Rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,647 miles

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,108 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 78,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,955 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,895 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,782 miles

NSF Tyre Outer Edge Slghtly Worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,869 miles

Inner and outer edges of both front tyres slightly worn

Inner edges of both rear tyres feathered and slightly worn

Plastic ratchet on parking brake broke

Slight play in OS of steering rack rose end

Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,869 miles

Inner and outer edges of both front tyres slightly worn

Inner edges of both rear tyres feathered and slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic ratchet on parking brake broke

Slight play in OS of steering rack rose end

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,833 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 36,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,455 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 MDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX51 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

CX51 MDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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