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WF51 HFC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,144 mi
Last recorded145,144 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 145,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake has long travel

Fail 15 Nov 2022 145,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake has long travel

Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 141,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 135,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 122,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 115,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 178,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 165,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,966 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,847 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,344 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,591 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,519 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 52,218 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,197 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 45,293 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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WF51 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF51 HFC, 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 WF51 HFC registered?

WF51 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is WF51 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 HFC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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