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CX51 VCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,231 mi
Last recorded183,231 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 183,231 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Aug 2015 168,892 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 168,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 168,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 158,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 158,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 148,157 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 140,235 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 129,872 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 129,718 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 119,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

The front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2010 119,018 miles

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

The front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 58,152 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 VCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VCD, 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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CX51 VCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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