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WJ51 TWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,949 mi
Last recorded127,949 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 TWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,949 miles

Central exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear outer sills corroding

Rear subframe corroding

Rear wheel arches corroding

both headlight lenses discolouring

engine covers and under trays fitted

front bumper damaged

outer sills covered

rear suspension arms corroding and bushes perishing

slight play in steering joints

Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,530 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlight lens discoloured

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2019 123,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlight lens discoloured

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 117,244 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar centre mountings slight play

Rear subframe corroding

all rear suspension arms bushes perishing

emlo but pre 2003

slight exhaust blow middle box

slight play in both front shocker top mountings

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 117,244 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar centre mountings slight play

Rear subframe corroding

all rear suspension arms bushes perishing

emlo but pre 2003

slight exhaust blow middle box

slight play in both front shocker top mountings

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

emlo

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Fail 14 Dec 2017 110,782 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

emlo

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 15 Dec 2016 105,500 miles

eml light is on

offside front drop link boot perishing

offside front indicator slightly dim

offside front wiper slightly smeary

slight oil leak around the rear diff

slight play in nearside front lower arm (front arm)

stone chip in the windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light is on

offside front drop link boot perishing

offside front indicator slightly dim

offside front wiper slightly smeary

slight oil leak around the rear diff

slight play in nearside front lower arm (front arm)

stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2015 95,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 88,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see pads clearly

Fail 16 Dec 2011 79,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 79,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,586 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 777,425 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,730 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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