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MU51 WSY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,259 mi
Last recorded161,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 155,703 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 155,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 144,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 130,441 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML light is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge, on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 117,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,117 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,924 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,336 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 81,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,178 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,178 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 47,476 miles

Nearside Rear 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 foglights req attention[working on substitute]

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 WSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

MU51 WSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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