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MA51 CMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 CMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 136,827 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 126,537 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 126,534 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Getting stuck on off side brake (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,390 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,613 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak on the rear diff

Pass 1 Mar 2018 124,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,738 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 110,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 104,940 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,786 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link has split gaiter on upper ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,388 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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MA51 CMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA51 CMO, 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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MA51 CMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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