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WF51 ZDL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,711 mi
Last recorded107,711 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 ZDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 107,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lens missing

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 107,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lens missing

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 100,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Rear exhaust mounting missing (above axle)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2024 86,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 69,539 miles

exhaust mounting missing(at rear diff)

Fail 19 Jun 2023 69,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting missing(at rear diff)

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,335 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,833 miles

both front lower suspesion arm inner bushes slightly deterioriated

Pass 26 May 2016 58,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low tread on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,041 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2014 50,488 miles

both rear tyres 2 / 3 mm tread

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,142 miles

nearside rear indicator bulb is slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,369 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,457 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,797 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 16,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

WF51 ZDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is WF51 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 ZDL shows 26 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.

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