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WV51 SWY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,120 mi
Last recorded113,120 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 113,067 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F upper & lower side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,376 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 102,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,829 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 95,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,618 miles

advise air bag fault

Fail 14 Jan 2012 86,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise front bumprer damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2012 86,517 miles

advise front bumprer damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,740 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 62,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,876 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 SWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

WV51 SWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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