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MU51 WRZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,941 mi
Last recorded142,941 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 142,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 137,592 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 May 2016 137,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2015 130,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,085 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 113,448 miles

N/S/F side repeater lens cracked

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sight oill eak on engine

slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2012 105,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn

Slight oil leak on engine

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber cover split

Pass 21 May 2011 96,574 miles

Oil Leak on engine

Slight play in n/s/f down facing lower ball joint

slight play in both front roll bar links

Fail 21 May 2011 96,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak on engine

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in n/s/f down facing lower ball joint

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 24 May 2010 87,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 73,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,498 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 24,834 miles

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

front brake pads worn

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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MU51 WRZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MU51 WRZ, 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 MU51 WRZ registered?

MU51 WRZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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