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ML51 CLY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

274,924 mi
Last recorded274,924 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 274,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows tinted

Fail 8 Feb 2013 274,853 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

center heat shiled loose

Fail 13 Feb 2012 150,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 150,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 128,621 miles

front and rear discs are deteriating

front discs are lipped

n/s/f lower front tie bar bush splitting

n/s/f lower rear tie bar bush splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting low

sheild fitted under car

Fail 15 Feb 2011 128,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs are lipped

front and rear discs are deteriating

n/s/f lower front tie bar bush splitting

n/s/f lower rear tie bar bush splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting low

sheild fitted under car

Pass 1 Apr 2010 123,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 83,302 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 50,034 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2005 33,655 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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ML51 CLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML51 CLY, 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 ML51 CLY registered?

ML51 CLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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