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WO51 HWB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,406 mi
Last recorded151,406 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 HWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine265cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 151,406 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 150,938 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper Brake Pipes that Travel on top of Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 143,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 134,618 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 134,617 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 126,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 117,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,790 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 104,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,899 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,443 miles

underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items

very slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 45,611 miles

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

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

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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WO51 HWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 265cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WO51 HWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WO51 HWB registered?

WO51 HWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is WO51 HWB safe to buy?

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