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WAB 88

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,426 mi
Last recorded89,426 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 88
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 89,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to min (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 12 Jul 2019 82,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,965 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 73,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,298 miles

rear diff damp

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,716 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,295 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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WAB 88 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WAB 88, 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 WAB 88 registered?

WAB 88 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is WAB 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 88 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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