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WV51 NVP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 128,965 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 123,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front head lights sign of perishing

small chips in front screen

Pass 22 Dec 2011 114,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 104,011 miles

sign of corrosion rear sub frame

small chips in front screen

Fail 15 Nov 2010 104,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

sign of corrosion rear sub frame

small chips in front screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

signs of corrosion rear suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,855 miles

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Fail 26 Nov 2008 81,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Fail 11 Sep 2007 68,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,887 miles

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)

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 NVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV51 NVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV51 NVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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