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WV51 SXK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,451 mi
Last recorded84,451 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,075 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp staying on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,792 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,888 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 60,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,663 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,391 miles

Advise nsr parking brake effort low may need attention at a later date

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,234 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 SXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK?

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What year was WV51 SXK registered?

WV51 SXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is WV51 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 SXK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV51 SXK have outstanding finance?

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