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VU51 VSZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,883 mi
Last recorded125,883 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 125,880 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 125,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 125,164 miles

Both front tyres inner worn

Fail 28 Aug 2020 125,154 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front tyres inner worn

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,555 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 119,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,275 miles

OFFSIDE WIPER SPLIT ON END

Fail 10 Oct 2016 116,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE WIPER SPLIT ON END

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,161 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 97,159 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 83,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,449 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 79,449 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,760 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,076 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 VSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU51 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

VU51 VSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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