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VO51 WEV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,740 mi
Last recorded54,740 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 WEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NS wing repeater lens damaged

Surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,127 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,657 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,302 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

OSF tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,778 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,717 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

OSF tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,688 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 43,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,313 miles

o/s/r tyre wall in poorconditionj slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,764 miles

rear pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,670 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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VO51 WEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VO51 WEV, 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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VO51 WEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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