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WV51 NVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,561 mi
Last recorded115,561 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,561 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 115,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe before flexi above subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads lows (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe before flexi above subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 87,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,231 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 77,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 64,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,326 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 56,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,038 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,594 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 25,228 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 NVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV51 NVW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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