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LA51 CWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,260 mi
Last recorded164,260 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 164,260 miles

NEARSIDE LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PLAY IN REAR BALL JOINT

Fail 9 Jun 2014 164,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NEARSIDE LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PLAY IN REAR BALL JOINT

Fail 23 Apr 2013 158,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 158,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 152,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 145,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 131,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 114,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 107,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 48,962 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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LA51 CWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LA51 CWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 CWJ registered?

LA51 CWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LA51 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 CWJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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