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CX51 RGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 RGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 79,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 79,967 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,143 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,540 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm front bush split

Offside Front suspension arm front bush split

play in the offside front steering arm

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,538 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front suspension arm front bush split

Offside Front suspension arm front bush split

eml light on

play in the offside front steering arm

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2014 66,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 66,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,586 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 62,586 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Pass 28 May 2012 59,504 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 54,490 miles

drivers window will not operate

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 11 May 2011 54,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers window will not operate

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 7 May 2010 46,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers window will not open

Pass 7 May 2010 46,112 miles

drivers window will not open

Pass 18 May 2009 37,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,371 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 RGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

CX51 RGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is CX51 RGO safe to buy?

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