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SX51 CZF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,565 mi
Last recorded133,565 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 CZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 5 May 2016 50,610 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heatshield lose

Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 31,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,802 miles

advise some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 21 Nov 2012 30,802 miles

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

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

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

advise some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,487 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,877 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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SX51 CZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SX51 CZF, 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 SX51 CZF registered?

SX51 CZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SX51 CZF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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