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PO51 ZWR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,932 mi
Last recorded38,932 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ZWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 38,932 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 37,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,233 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,767 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 32,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,289 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 25,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,728 miles

light surface blistering on rear brake pipes

underside of vehicle has light corosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,169 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,941 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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PO51 ZWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PO51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO51 ZWR registered?

PO51 ZWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is PO51 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 ZWR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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