MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
287,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
N/s/r tyre pressure was very low tooped up air to carry on with roller brake test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear brake disc is corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear brake disc is corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
front registration plate damaged
nearside repeater damaged
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
front registration plate damaged
nearside repeater damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WV51 SWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SWF, 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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WV51 SWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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