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WF51 ZCL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 162,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill and rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2017 160,576 miles

slight corrosion to rear metal brakepipes,smal hole n/s mirror repeater

Pass 22 Mar 2017 159,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 146,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 137,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,661 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 93,659 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

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

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