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VA51 CZL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,189 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 91,150 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,949 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 89,190 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,871 miles

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2015 80,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,468 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 76,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,066 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,339 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,339 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 24 May 2012 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel bearing sliht play

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,106 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 37,106 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,218 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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VA51 CZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

VA51 CZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is VA51 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 CZL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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