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WJ51 TWG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 102,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,186 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 101,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,432 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,259 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,792 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,790 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,381 miles

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

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

small crack in high level stop lamp

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,448 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 57,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,696 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,498 miles

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

Offside Front 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 TWG 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 84%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

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

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