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A13 WHV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,170 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 73,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,053 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3.00mm and worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 May 2014 52,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 48,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2012 46,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 46,705 miles

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

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 24 May 2011 44,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,863 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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A13 WHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A13 WHV, 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 A13 WHV registered?

A13 WHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is A13 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 WHV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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