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AF51 WPK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e,m,light on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,969 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,608 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine/mag/light on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,772 miles

headlamp aim low

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,774 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise guards fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,982 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,982 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,803 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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AF51 WPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 AF51 WPK, 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 AF51 WPK registered?

AF51 WPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 WPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 WPK 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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