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VU51 KWA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,391 mi
Last recorded99,391 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 KWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 99,391 miles

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable both (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml on

wheel arches getting weak

Pass 7 Apr 2023 96,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 2 Apr 2022 89,513 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface and suspension rust

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,487 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 82,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,713 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,486 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,682 miles

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

Headlamp lenses cloudy

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,993 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front brake discs very heavily lipped/worn

oil leak/s

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front brake discs very heavily lipped/worn

oil leak/s

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

Fail 28 Apr 2015 60,760 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,193 miles

SRS lamp/warning displayed.

offside and nearside rear brake pads worn.

slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,439 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 45,434 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn.

parking brake pedal lazy on return.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,477 miles

nearside front tyre worn at edges.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,584 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,177 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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VU51 KWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VU51 KWA, 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 VU51 KWA registered?

VU51 KWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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