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VA51 WUY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

eml light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,603 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,339 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,337 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 46,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,065 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 36,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,597 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 17,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 17,455 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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VA51 WUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VA51 WUY, 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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What year was VA51 WUY registered?

VA51 WUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is VA51 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 WUY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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