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MK51 WZC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,207 mi
Last recorded147,207 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 WZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 147,207 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 147,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 146,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 145,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 144,375 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 144,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 136,875 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 136,875 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 127,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 118,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,153 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 91,223 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,405 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 58,789 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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MK51 WZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK51 WZC, 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 MK51 WZC registered?

MK51 WZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MK51 WZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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