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LY51 WPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,321 mi
Last recorded112,321 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 WPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 112,321 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% Advise service & repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise park brake service & adjustment

Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,506 miles

Advise e m light on

Advise engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Advise service & repair (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 163,005 miles

Offside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light illuminated

under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine covers fitted, advise plastic cill covers fitted,

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 85,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,843 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,709 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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LY51 WPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LY51 WPZ, 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 LY51 WPZ registered?

LY51 WPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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