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EX51 CWK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 125,271 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,827 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 122,820 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,893 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both STRONG ADVISE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,840 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 114,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 111,797 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,073 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 108,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,793 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,725 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,690 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 15 Feb 2012 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,384 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,456 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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EX51 CWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWK, 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 CWK registered?

EX51 CWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is EX51 CWK safe to buy?

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