MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damp ness on under shield poss diesel
slight play in st rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
slighjt play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
hand brake warning light on
slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CX51 VEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?
CX51 VEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.
Is CX51 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for CX51 VEL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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