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EX51 CVZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,247 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on doors and all wheel arches

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,502 miles

slight corrosion on doors and wheel arches

Fail 11 Jul 2018 112,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on doors and wheel arches

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,968 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 101,968 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,591 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,157 miles

Different size tyres fitted to front / rear axles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,157 miles

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

Different size tyres fitted to front / rear axles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,866 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Jun 2013 76,090 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 75,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,126 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,126 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,774 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 49,774 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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EX51 CVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EX51 CVZ, 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 EX51 CVZ registered?

EX51 CVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 CVZ shows 24 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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