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WK51 CNY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,605 mi
Last recorded141,605 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 CNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 141,605 miles

Nearside Front worn low on the outer edge

both front brake discs are worn

both front too rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both rear brake discs are rusty

both rear tyres are wearing low

large crack in the center top of the windscreen behind review mirror

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear suspesion d bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2018 141,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn low on the outer edge

both front brake discs are worn

both front too rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both rear brake discs are rusty

both rear tyres are wearing low

large crack in the center top of the windscreen behind review mirror

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear suspesion d bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2017 132,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 132,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 129,641 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 129,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,046 miles

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 120,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 105,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,667 miles

air cleaner is loose and causing a loud vibration at idle

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 19 Apr 2012 93,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air cleaner is loose and causing a loud vibration at idle

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 19 Apr 2011 75,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,197 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 69,197 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,388 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 42,370 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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WK51 CNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WK51 CNY, 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 WK51 CNY registered?

WK51 CNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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