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DG51 CWV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,094 mi
Last recorded139,094 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 139,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 127,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 116,366 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both side repeators slightly discoloured

emmissions slightly smokey

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear diff damp

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight play in offside rack joint

Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,366 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both side repeators slightly discoloured

emmissions slightly smokey

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear diff damp

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight play in offside rack joint

Fail 9 Mar 2009 100,819 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,819 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,204 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 82,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,354 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,589 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 49,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DG51 CWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG51 CWV, 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 DG51 CWV registered?

DG51 CWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DG51 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 CWV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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