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C2 WCV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vario

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,984 mi
Last recorded14,984 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario141,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 WCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 14,984 miles

Nearside Front Position light dim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Att caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near calipeer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear cab mount cross member cracked

Play at king pins

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 13,720 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 13,720 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure Park brake cylinder rod (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Park brake control valve Tee piece leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 9,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding through

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroding through

Fail 24 Apr 2024 9,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust separated before flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding through

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroding through

Pass 30 May 2023 8,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre dated 41/08

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre dated 41/08

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner tyre dated 18/01

Fail 24 May 2023 8,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre dated 41/08

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre dated 41/08

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner tyre dated 18/01

Pass 12 Jul 2022 7,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,452 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 7,452 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 6,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS SIGNS OR WEAR CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 65,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various points through out brake line system (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various points through out brake line system (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,251 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Banjo bolt at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various points through out brake line system (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,255 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 53,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 2,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 752 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O.S.R.excess brake drag

Fail 9 Jan 2013 747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O.S.R.excess brake drag

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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C2 WCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 141,612 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 WCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C2 WCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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