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WV51 SXG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,658 mi
Last recorded66,658 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,751 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 63,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 58,472 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,575 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 53,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,554 miles

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

gearbox leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 37,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,334 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 SXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV51 SXG?

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What year was WV51 SXG registered?

WV51 SXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is WV51 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 SXG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV51 SXG have outstanding finance?

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