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WR51 DLO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outside side wall

Nearside Front wiper rubber worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear axle diff slight oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,361 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,629 miles

child seat fitted osr

osf tyre bald outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted osr

osf tyre bald outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,941 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,021 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,021 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,464 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 52,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,043 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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WR51 DLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WR51 DLO, 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 WR51 DLO registered?

WR51 DLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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