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WF51 PRX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,826 mi
Last recorded166,826 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 166,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into tail box (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

sill coves and floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 162,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear suspension

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 154,377 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 141,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 141,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 119,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,101 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 114,101 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,171 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 104,171 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,945 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 79,943 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jan 2006 65,864 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,864 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 PRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

WF51 PRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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