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DG51 WVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,122 mi
Last recorded176,122 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 176,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mount of centre section broken off (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake lining wear message on

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 15 Oct 2016 176,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65 R15 91H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mount of centre section broken off (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake lining wear message on

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped/worn

front wheel alignment severely out

Pass 1 Nov 2015 171,230 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***** ON LIMIT ***** (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 Nov 2014 164,275 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 158,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seat folded and cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 1 rear adult seat belt

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 8 Nov 2013 158,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet spraying sufficient liquid fron 1 jet nozzel

o/s/r seat folded and cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 1 rear adult seat belt

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2012 152,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge recommend front wheek alignment

engine management light on

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 20 Sep 2012 152,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge recommend front wheek alignment

engine management light on

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2011 150,043 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 4 Jul 2011 147,985 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc worn

centre box exhaust filter fail down

engine management light on dash

rear axsl leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 143,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 135,327 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 135,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 121,803 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on edges, due to under inflation.Tyre still legal.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,746 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 106,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 93,256 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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DG51 WVT 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 64.7%.

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 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 DG51 WVT, 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 DG51 WVT registered?

DG51 WVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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