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DG51 WWA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,282 mi
Last recorded175,282 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 175,282 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,848 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 170,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 167,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 163,440 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 163,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 156,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 143,231 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 1 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 131,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 118,987 miles

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

o/s/f drivors mirror lightly damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,402 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 97,402 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front track control arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2006 73,679 miles

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

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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DG51 WWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

DG51 WWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is DG51 WWA safe to buy?

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