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WN51 RYG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,411 mi
Last recorded95,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,885 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,855 miles

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

o\s\r tyre getting low

Fail 28 Dec 2012 63,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,284 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,561 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 55,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,936 miles

Front tyres v rated, Rear tyres h rated.

N/s/repeater indicator has bukbs gone

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 50,936 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres v rated, Rear tyres h rated.

N/s/repeater indicator has bukbs gone

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 45,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,256 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 40,600 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,600 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,277 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 RYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYG, 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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WN51 RYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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