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CX51 NWN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,127 mi
Last recorded112,127 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2014 112,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers slightly weak and a misting of oil

Pass 15 Mar 2014 112,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers slightly weak and a misting of oil

Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,421 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,268 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,545 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to legal limit advice change

oil leak from rear diff

play in nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes advice change

Pass 25 Nov 2009 99,326 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 99,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,180 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff oil leakage

Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,674 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 88,674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 68,287 miles

f/n/s tyre edges worn

Fail 2 Nov 2006 68,280 miles

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

f/n/s tyre edges worn

Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,347 miles

Nearside 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)

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 NWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

CX51 NWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is CX51 NWN safe to buy?

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