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VA51 CXC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front of 2 needs replacing very soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint arm not thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 85,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,445 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 84,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,882 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 83,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush vertical link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,960 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 82,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,374 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light staying on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,001 miles

eml light staying on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,888 miles

change off side front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,541 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 65,541 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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VA51 CXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VA51 CXC, 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 VA51 CXC registered?

VA51 CXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is VA51 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 CXC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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