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WJ51 ERU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,578 mi
Last recorded79,578 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,578 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

side skirts fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,625 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on its outer shoulder

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,540 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 59,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,265 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,262 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 44,574 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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WJ51 ERU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WJ51 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

WJ51 ERU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is WJ51 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 ERU shows 13 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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