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CX51 PZU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 PZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,973 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,875 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,265 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 82,535 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 53,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,016 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 PZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX51 PZU registered?

CX51 PZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 PZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 PZU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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