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NU51 ZWR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,626 mi
Last recorded140,626 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 ZWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 140,626 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2019 140,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

cannot see inner brake pad life,top and bottom covers fitted,225 tyres on rear 205 on front.

side repeaters going white.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,251 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

cannot see inner brake pad life,top and bottom covers fitted,225 tyres on rear 205 on front.

side repeaters going white.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,907 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 74,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,573 miles

nearside rear tyre wall has slight scuffs

offside rear tyre wall has slight scuffs

Fail 4 Mar 2011 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall has slight scuffs

offside rear tyre wall has slight scuffs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,771 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 55,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,503 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 57,424 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 57,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NU51 ZWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NU51 ZWR, 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 NU51 ZWR registered?

NU51 ZWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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