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WJ51 RXC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,606 mi
Last recorded143,606 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 RXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 143,594 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play center arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear anti-roll bar body bush worn

offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar body bushes worn

Fail 13 Dec 2019 142,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear anti-roll bar body bush worn

offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar body bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2018 139,366 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,425 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 129,425 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 129,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 103,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,209 miles

osr tyre slight cracking on tyre wall

Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre slight cracking on tyre wall

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,164 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,164 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,261 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 33,261 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 27,736 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 27,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 RXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WJ51 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

WJ51 RXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WJ51 RXC safe to buy?

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