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S10 WBB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,562 mi
Last recorded158,562 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 WBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 158,562 miles

can not see bottom of rear coil springs

wear on nearside front rear control arm ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,615 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view / wear on offside roll bar link and track control arm ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2018 136,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 129,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 128,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 123,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,688 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 99,116 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 99,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,315 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 88,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,017 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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S10 WBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S10 WBB, 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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S10 WBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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