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NU51 ZWV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,349 mi
Last recorded183,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 183,349 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

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

Slight body corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 170,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 170,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 148,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 133,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 133,702 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 131,148 miles

engine emits black smoke during acceleration ,suspect turbo failer, need investigating, marginal pass.

nearside front brake pipe very corroded.

nearside rear antiroll ball linkage ball joint significant amount of play ,need replacing ,marginal pass.

nearside rear brake pipe very corroded.

neeed service soon.

offside front brake pipe very corroded.

offside front tyre outer wall scufft.

offside rear antiroll bar linkage ball joint significant amount of play, marginal pass need replacing.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 129,673 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 126,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 126,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 109,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 98,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 90,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 21,235 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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NU51 ZWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU51 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

NU51 ZWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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