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MM51 WKS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,944 mi
Last recorded258,944 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 WKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 258,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 149,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 138,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 138,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 134,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 128,625 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 128,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 123,101 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit , o/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,139 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 113,296 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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MM51 WKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM51 WKS, 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 MM51 WKS registered?

MM51 WKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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