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EF51 ZWD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,360 mi
Last recorded178,360 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 178,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 161,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 158,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 154,607 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 154,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 143,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 125,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,187 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 73,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,859 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 36,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,394 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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EF51 ZWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF51 ZWD, 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 EF51 ZWD registered?

EF51 ZWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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