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CX51 NOU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,595 mi
Last recorded83,595 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,532 miles

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

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,999 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

very slight play both front wheelbearings.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 48,533 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 81,660 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 NOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

CX51 NOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is CX51 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 NOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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