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WR51 KHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,131 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 102,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 99,926 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 99,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 96,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 96,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working Offside rear sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,103 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 78,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,431 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,726 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 60,808 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 May 2013 50,787 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 50,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,015 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded on Bottom

N/S/F Suspension Front Arm Boot Split

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,520 miles

Both Rear Tyres Down to 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2008 37,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,653 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 KHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

WR51 KHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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