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WV51 SVY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,011 mi
Last recorded109,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,011 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 109,011 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,207 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,872 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,012 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 66,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket broken ,still secure

o/s/f lower part of bumper cracked

play in steering column at steering wheel

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,661 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 53,755 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,755 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,700 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres on legal limit

slight chip in screen

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,316 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres aproaching waerbars

slight chip in screen

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 SVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

WV51 SVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WV51 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 SVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV51 SVY have outstanding finance?

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