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LW51 ZWS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 ZWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 52,487 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,285 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 48,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 48,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,447 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2018 36,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)

front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

Fail 14 Feb 2017 31,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)

front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,588 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 20,588 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

towbar electics faulty

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 18,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,159 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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LW51 ZWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LW51 ZWS, 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 LW51 ZWS registered?

LW51 ZWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LW51 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 ZWS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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