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WK51 KWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,707 mi
Last recorded126,707 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 KWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,707 miles

engine managment light on at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2010 126,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine managment light on at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,423 miles

advise front screen chipped zone a

advise front tyres getting worn on the edges

Pass 15 Oct 2007 93,519 miles

advise front screen chipped zone a

Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,213 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 79,816 miles

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

Engine MIL light is on.

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 KWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK51 KWZ?

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What year was WK51 KWZ registered?

WK51 KWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is WK51 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK51 KWZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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