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WF51 HFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,750 mi
Last recorded124,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,750 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Os /ns (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension arm rubber bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,873 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 122,873 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,533 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount broken

front number plate cracked

nsr diff seal leaking

osr diff seal leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2014 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount broken

front number plate cracked

nsr diff seal leaking

osr diff seal leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s and o/s rear inner driveshaft oil seal misting of oil

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

slight water leak from under bonnet area

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,500 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 70,003 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,192 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 61,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,504 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 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF51 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

WF51 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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