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WV51 NWS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,694 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,793 miles

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

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

front discs worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,269 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,037 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 23,983 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 NWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

WV51 NWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is WV51 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 NWS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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