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WN51 FVP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,926 mi
Last recorded134,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 FVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 134,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 114,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 114,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,271 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 106,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 106,633 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,323 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs worn very thin

slight cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2011 102,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs worn very thin

slight cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,147 miles

sump & under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2010 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sump & under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 83,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,792 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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WN51 FVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN51 FVP, 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 WN51 FVP registered?

WN51 FVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WN51 FVP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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