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EX51 WGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

160,692 mi
Last recorded160,692 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 160,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 142,842 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 139,662 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 136,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 134,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 132,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 130,347 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 126,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,506 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 112,492 miles

nearside front camber arm bush splitting

nearside side repeater cracked

offside front camber arm bush splitting

offside side repeater cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,494 miles

nearside side repeater has damage

offside side repeater has damage

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,433 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,067 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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EX51 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 EX51 WGC, 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 EX51 WGC registered?

EX51 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 WGC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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