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B3 WPC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

242,141 mi
Last recorded242,141 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 242,141 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 137,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 137,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 132,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 118,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 114,918 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 103,390 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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B3 WPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B3 WPC, 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 B3 WPC registered?

B3 WPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is B3 WPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 WPC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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