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WG51 JFE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,574 mi
Last recorded124,574 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 JFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,574 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 124,574 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,948 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,501 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 JFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JFE, 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 WG51 JFE registered?

WG51 JFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WG51 JFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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