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DA51 CFK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,370 mi
Last recorded138,370 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 CFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 138,370 miles

Front number plate damage but readable

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

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

engine cover & under cover obscuring some parts in engine bay

engine management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2017 138,370 miles

Front number plate damage but readable

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

engine cover & under cover obscuring some parts in engine bay

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,684 miles

engine cover & under cover obscuring some parts in engine bay

engine management light on

front number plate damage but readable

Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,905 miles

Engine management warning lamp ON

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Has a nail

Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,550 miles

Engine mangenment Light ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 126,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,631 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake shoes squealy

n/side rear indicator flashing bit whitish

rear b/disc faces light corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,259 miles

handbrake shoes squealy

n/side rear indicator flashing bit whitish

rear b/disc faces light corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,397 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,532 miles

Charging fault/ possible battery, alternator

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,034 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 73,034 miles

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

substitute rear tail light bulbs on both sides

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,675 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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DA51 CFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA51 CFK, 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 DA51 CFK registered?

DA51 CFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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