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WV51 JEU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 JEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 99,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,975 miles

off side front brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,922 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

offside front brake hose ferrule has corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tread, advise repair

plastic sill covers, engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,918 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

offside front brake hose ferrule has corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tread, advise repair

plastic sill covers, engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,175 miles

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

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

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

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

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,680 miles

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2012

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

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,197 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully check sills or underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,562 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2007 46,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,987 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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WV51 JEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV51 JEU, 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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WV51 JEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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