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WG51 LWM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,920 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,915 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 96,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly split

nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bush slightly worn

rear exhaust under body heat sheild insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,432 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,477 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,903 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,320 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,395 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 55,199 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,350 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,503 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 29,494 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 LWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

WG51 LWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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