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WO51 JYF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,301 mi
Last recorded142,301 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 JYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 142,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 138,197 miles

rear diff oil leak

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 22 Oct 2015 138,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

rear diff oil leak

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 23 Oct 2014 127,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,120 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 65,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,210 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 JYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

WO51 JYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is WO51 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO51 JYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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