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WJ51 RXK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,352 mi
Last recorded140,352 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 RXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area and sidewalls perished ,small splits ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area and sidewalls perished ,small splits ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 140,350 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area and sidewalls perished ,small splits ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area and sidewalls perished ,small splits ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

only starts on jump cable ,not ignition switch

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,327 miles

Nearside chip to windscreen

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic floor panel and sill covers fitted ,unable to inspect behind

Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers and floor panels fitted .

Pass 30 Aug 2016 133,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit possible stepped tread type (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit possible stepped tread type (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,934 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 117,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,789 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,352 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,604 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 RXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ51 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

WJ51 RXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is WJ51 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 RXK shows 16 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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