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WV51 NWP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,279 mi
Last recorded204,279 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 204,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 193,169 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear bumper

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both arches are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 184,893 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering suspension joint

Fail 22 Jun 2018 184,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering suspension joint

Pass 6 Jul 2017 179,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 172,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear axle/suspension components covered in underseal.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 172,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear axle/suspension components covered in underseal.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 160,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 140,084 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 124,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 25 Oct 2010 124,755 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 21 Nov 2008 101,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,460 miles

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

Oil leak

parking brake audible click not working

Pass 23 Nov 2006 69,882 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 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

WV51 NWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is WV51 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 NWP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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