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WF51 YVN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,020 mi
Last recorded170,020 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 170,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 166,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 166,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 162,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 156,161 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 156,161 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 147,546 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2 mm and wearing on inner tread area

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 19 May 2016 139,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 135,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,472 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 131,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 123,545 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,418 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 115,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 99,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,959 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,598 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 54,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 54,100 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 YVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF51 YVN registered?

WF51 YVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 YVN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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