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PO51 WDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,751 mi
Last recorded203,751 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 203,751 miles

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

rear suspension latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

underbody inner wheel arch and engine covers fitted hindering inspection at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 203,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

rear suspension latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

underbody inner wheel arch and engine covers fitted hindering inspection at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2016 198,592 miles

rear subframe getting corroded

some play front suspension arm bottom balljoints

Fail 6 Dec 2016 198,591 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe getting corroded

some play front suspension arm bottom balljoints

Pass 9 Dec 2015 190,836 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 190,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 183,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 183,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking onto offside steering rack boot

Pass 11 Dec 2013 174,883 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim above accelerator pedal taped into position

Fail 11 Dec 2013 174,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Plastic trim fouling accelerator pedal

Pass 12 Dec 2012 166,629 miles

Brake assist warning lamp on dash, but not affecting brake peformance

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 166,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake assist warning lamp on dash, but not affecting brake peformance

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 157,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 144,850 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 144,850 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 129,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 101,028 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,323 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 91,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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PO51 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PO51 WDM, 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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PO51 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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