MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
air bag light on
slight knock on steering when rocked side to side
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SD51 WBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SD51 WBV, 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
How do I check the history of SD51 WBV?
You can check the full history of SD51 WBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SD51 WBV registered?
SD51 WBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.
Is SD51 WBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SD51 WBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SD51 WBV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD51 WBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.