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MU51 WXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,288 mi
Last recorded133,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 133,288 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 132,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,538 miles

1x rear exhaust mount broken.

cuts on nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 128,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 127,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 127,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 127,223 miles

suspension;; headlamp auto adjuster broken

Fail 27 Nov 2012 127,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

suspension;; headlamp auto adjuster broken

Fail 8 Dec 2011 121,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 121,709 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,041 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 93,065 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 672,958 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 672,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

MU51 WXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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