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WO51 HWD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,469 mi
Last recorded109,469 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 HWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 109,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 101,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,757 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n /s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 89,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n /s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,734 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

engine management warning light on

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Dec 2018 88,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,722 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,538 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,343 miles

o/s mirror slightly insecure

rear indicator bulbs fading white

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,787 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,847 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,991 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,879 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,353 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,855 miles

rear tyre treads getting low in centre

Pass 30 Dec 2005 11,773 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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WO51 HWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWD, 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 WO51 HWD registered?

WO51 HWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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