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WU51 FFS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,652 mi
Last recorded153,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 153,652 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 153,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 135,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both at near side and off side rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from brake hoses and across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 135,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both at near side and off side rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from brake hoses and across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 121,653 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 121,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,562 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 110,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 99,895 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 99,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,650 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,996 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,542 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 58,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,824 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,519 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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WU51 FFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU51 FFS, 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 WU51 FFS registered?

WU51 FFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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