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VN51 UCX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,453 mi
Last recorded117,453 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 UCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,453 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 117,451 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,405 miles

advise front offside tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2011 98,405 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front offside tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,374 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,881 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,992 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 63,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,522 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 60,500 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005

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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VN51 UCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN51 UCX, 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

How do I check the history of VN51 UCX?

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What year was VN51 UCX registered?

VN51 UCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is VN51 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 UCX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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