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WP51 CPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 CPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 126,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,818 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

both steering arm inner joints slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,907 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,907 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 79,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 69,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,906 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,512 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,749 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 48,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 39,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,612 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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WP51 CPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WP51 CPZ, 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 WP51 CPZ registered?

WP51 CPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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