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MU51 WWC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,888 mi
Last recorded155,888 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 155,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 155,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2018 146,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 146,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 144,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,126 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 143,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 139,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,260 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 107,825 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 107,825 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever stick when release,

n/s/f lower arm ball joint boot cover split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,187 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake lever stick when release,

n/s/f lower arm ball joint boot cover split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 96,957 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r wheels out of shape

noise on engine

Fail 6 Oct 2010 96,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f & n/s/r wheels out of shape

noise on engine

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,663 miles

o/s n/s/r tyre inner treads starting to wear

Pass 12 May 2009 85,431 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing down

Fail 17 Mar 2009 85,393 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing down

slight cut in outer sidewalltyre

Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 71,689 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 WWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

MU51 WWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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