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VE51 ZFF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,278 mi
Last recorded132,278 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 ZFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2019 132,278 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2019 132,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 132,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 124,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,344 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,364 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 97,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,415 miles

CHILD BABY SEAT NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 82,588 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,588 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 75,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 69,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2006 61,642 miles

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)

nail in tyre nearside front[sidewall]

Pass 20 Sep 2005 52,659 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 52,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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VE51 ZFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE51 ZFF, 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 VE51 ZFF registered?

VE51 ZFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is VE51 ZFF safe to buy?

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