MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
rear subframe getting corroded
some play front suspension arm bottom balljoints
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
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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