CarVerify

Free Car Check

E5 WWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,943 mi
Last recorded92,943 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 92,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slow to recoil

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight beam image just visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

light corrosion to rear suspension

o/s/f brake pipe cleaned ad greased

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,943 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle 2nd to end (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slow to recoil

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight beam image just visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 85,619 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,780 miles

centre exhaust mount broken - system still adequately supported

corrosion to various vehicle underside suspension components

slight discolouration to both rear indicators

Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,738 miles

Brake performance not tested Offside rear brake pipe burst during roller test. Would recommend having plastic covers removed to check brake pipe condition. (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres, cracking/splits on sidewall.

Centre exhaust hanger deteriorated by corrosion. System still secure.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake backing plate slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear subframe inc mounting area, suspension arms corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,996 miles

corrosion to rear suspension

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2016 83,996 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight deterioration to drivers door mirror lense

Pass 14 May 2015 82,417 miles

slight play in nearside front lower mount bottom balljoint

Pass 9 May 2014 79,870 miles

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,855 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 76,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,184 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,062 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,372 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,372 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,477 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E5 WWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E5 WWW, 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

How do I check the history of E5 WWW?

You can check the full history of E5 WWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E5 WWW registered?

E5 WWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is E5 WWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 WWW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E5 WWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E5 WWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.