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WL51 VDN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,421 mi
Last recorded158,421 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 158,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 157,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 143,112 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,450 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 134,450 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,477 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 121,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 116,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 116,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,885 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,891 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 111,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,903 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 100,435 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 100,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 84,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,123 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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WL51 VDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel 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 WL51 VDN, 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 WL51 VDN registered?

WL51 VDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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