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WA51 VUT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,419 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive also has corrosion on anti roll bar and subframe but seriously weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s outer arch has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,178 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 52,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

service light on

Fail 3 Dec 2016 52,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

service light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,052 miles

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

Wheel alignment

Fail 29 Sep 2015 51,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Wheel alignment

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,940 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,708 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside reverse light not working

service dash warning illuminated

Pass 28 May 2012 45,443 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,927 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,927 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

minor cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,433 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,296 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 37,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,141 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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WA51 VUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA51 VUT, 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 WA51 VUT registered?

WA51 VUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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