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WG51 JCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,702 mi
Last recorded166,702 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 166,702 miles

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 166,702 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 158,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 149,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 145,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 142,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2014 142,027 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 128,808 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 128,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,231 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise that rear pads getting close to spec/also that front pads getting close as well

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 51,292 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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WG51 JCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG51 JCY, 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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WG51 JCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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