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WK51 HZE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 HZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front tie arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 97,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

inner rear brake pads not visable

Fail 6 Nov 2012 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,206 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,408 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 33,960 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 HZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

WK51 HZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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