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M12 WHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,225 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 137,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,093 miles

unable to check oil temp no dipstick

Fail 15 Oct 2012 135,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

unable to check oil temp no dipstick

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 129,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 122,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 115,674 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 115,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 101,406 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 101,403 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,478 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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M12 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M12 WHC, 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

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What year was M12 WHC registered?

M12 WHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is M12 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 WHC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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