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WN51 UBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,716 mi
Last recorded117,716 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 117,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 165,638 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 165,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,127 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 169,171 miles

rear diff oil seals leaking

rear of o/s sill cover damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2007 168,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear diff oil seals leaking

rear of o/s sill cover damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 146,648 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 146,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 108,864 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 UBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

WN51 UBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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