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ML51 CMK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 CMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,721 miles

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

both front indicators & both side repeaters fading borderline

wiper blades condition borderline

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,990 miles

both front indicators fading

both side repeaters fading

corrosion on front brake disc's

headlamp aims and lenses BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre only just legal on inner edge 1.6mm BORDERLINE

Pass 17 Dec 2014 116,191 miles

colour off both front indicators and off side front side repeater in mirror BORDERLINE

condition off all inner wishone bushs

corrosion off side rear and near side front wheel arches

off side front and off side rear tyres 2mm

wear in steering rack

wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,521 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tracking

Fail 30 Nov 2013 107,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,349 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,511 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Dec 2011 90,511 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front inner brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aims on max

rear exhaust mount snapped(exhaust secure)

some wer n/s/front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2011 81,557 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Headlamp aims borderline max

N/S/F tyre has some wear to sidewalls (possible tyre has been run flat)

N/S/R seatbelt has child seat fitted

Rear exhaust has a mount snapped

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,616 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 72,615 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,856 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

offside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2005 34,456 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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ML51 CMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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