MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,391 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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
SRS lamp/warning displayed.
offside and nearside rear brake pads worn.
slight play offside steering rack.
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.
nearside front tyre worn at edges.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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VU51 KWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2001.
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