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WF51 ZCA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,074 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 106,073 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,841 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,743 miles

both rear tyres are on 2.5mm

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,152 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 63,152 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,972 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,225 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 ZCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

WF51 ZCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is WF51 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 ZCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF51 ZCA have outstanding finance?

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