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WV51 JFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 146,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 133,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 118,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 118,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,073 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 85,752 miles

both number plates poor

front brake discs worn,advise replacement

nearside repeater lamp lense holed

parking brake applied warning light slow to go off

rear brake discs worn

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 4000 miles

restricted view of under bonnet area and vehicle underside due to covers and undertrays

windscreen damaged

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 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JFG, 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 WV51 JFG registered?

WV51 JFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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