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WN51 FWC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

340,736 mi
Last recorded340,736 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 FWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 340,736 miles

n/s/r inner cv boot splitting

rear indicatores slight white / engine light on / sill x under covers fitted /

slight corrosion on o/s/f x o/s/r brake pipes / brake pipe near tank corroding

slight split on o/s/f drop link / corrosion on suspension units /

Pass 23 Dec 2014 208,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear subframe /

slight wear on edges of front tyres / o/s/f drop link boot splitting / rear plate / corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe x mainline pipes above tank near fuel filter /

Fail 22 Dec 2014 208,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear subframe /

slight wear on edges of front tyres / o/s/f drop link boot splitting / rear plate / corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe x mainline pipes above tank near fuel filter /

Pass 4 Nov 2013 199,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 199,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 188,698 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 177,668 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 177,667 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 166,341 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 166,311 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 153,469 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 143,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 133,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 119,981 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 119,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 FWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

WN51 FWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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