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MU51 WUH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,311 mi
Last recorded208,311 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 208,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear flexible brake hoses perrishing.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper blades getting weak.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 181,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2007 156,170 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 156,170 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 133,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 132,891 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 111,147 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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MU51 WUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MU51 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

MU51 WUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is MU51 WUH safe to buy?

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