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WK51 EZD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,333 mi
Last recorded67,333 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 EZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 65,026 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 65,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,183 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,842 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 59,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre side wall outer deteriorasing / inner side wall cracking

O/S/R tyre side wall outer deteriorasing / inner side wall cracking

front n/s wiper worn

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,489 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,900 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,983 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 30,215 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 EZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK51 EZD, 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 EZD registered?

WK51 EZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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