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WN51 TZV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 123,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a bulge

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

power steering tight to turn on idle

rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges exposed

Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,926 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

power steering tight to turn on idle

rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges exposed

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,695 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested headlamp lenses deteriated (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested headlamp lenses deteriated. (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired arm rubbing on shock absorber on lock to lock operation (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,301 miles

exhaust centre flange bolts badly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre flange bolts badly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,912 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,909 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

wipers deteriated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

wipers deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,743 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 77,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 72,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 57,252 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 TZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WN51 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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