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WJ51 CCK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,639 mi
Last recorded219,639 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 CCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 219,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2019 211,017 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 210,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 200,205 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp not working

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 185,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 174,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 164,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 148,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 130,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,138 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)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 96,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,567 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

esp light on

oil leak diff

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,133 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 60,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 60,811 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,887 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,395 miles

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

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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WJ51 CCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ51 CCK, 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 WJ51 CCK registered?

WJ51 CCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 CCK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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