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VT51 VMT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,199 mi
Last recorded119,199 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT51 VMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,227 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlight washers inoperative.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,932 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 103,932 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2013 95,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all x4 tyres have slight perishing/cracking

minor corrosion to various items under vehicle

minor movement in both front wheel bearings (adjustable)

n/s/r indicator faded

rear brakes noisey during rbt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

leveling device not secured correctly on o/s antiroll bar

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,950 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 78,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,912 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 70,907 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 58,830 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel noisey when rotated

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,395 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,301 miles

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

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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VT51 VMT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VT51 VMT, 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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VT51 VMT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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