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WN51 UAV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

271,575 mi
Last recorded271,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 UAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 271,575 miles

Floor plastic under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low of tread on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 271,575 miles

Floor plastic under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low of tread on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt damaged excessively (2.3.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 263,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,063 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 146,063 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Centre Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounts rusty

rear seat belts x2 slow to retract

rear shock absorbers x2 getting weak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,530 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge but tyre deemed to be of stepped tread design

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2013 118,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge tyre deemed to be of stepped tread design

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,959 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 103,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 100,132 miles

All rear suspension arms slightly corroding

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear driveshafts corroding

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Very slight corrosion appearing to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,544 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm and nearside rear tyre also worn below 1.6mm on outer edge of tread

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear driveshafts corroding

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

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

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2010 96,544 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm and nearside rear tyre also worn below 1.6mm on outer edge of tread

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear driveshafts corroding

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

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

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2010 92,422 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,683 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Both rear driveshafts corroding

Grease boot split to nearside front anti roll bar drop link

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

Plastic covers to both floor pans, unable to fully check braking, suspension and fuel components also floor conditions

Plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,125 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 52,312 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 UAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

WN51 UAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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