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WV51 SXY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,362 mi
Last recorded114,362 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 114,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 109,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 109,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly outer edge and cuts on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges and cuts on outer side wall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

engine light on

oil leak

slight corrosion on rear chassiss

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly outer edge and cuts on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges and cuts on outer side wall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

engine light on

oil leak

slight corrosion on rear chassiss

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,530 miles

1x exhaust centre mounting bracket insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in some brake pipes towards rear, unable to check properly due to covers + position

engine management light on

n/s/f seat back not tilting

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall [225/45/17w]

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Feb 2014 92,460 miles

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

1x exhaust centre mounting bracket insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in some brake pipes towards rear, unable to check properly due to covers + position

engine management light on

n/s/f seat back not tilting

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall [225/45/17w]

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,919 miles

exhaust centre heatshield + n/s floor tray insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators [225/45/17w]

engine management light on

n/s/f seat back not tilting

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 26 Feb 2013 87,814 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,441 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,711 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight knock on column/rack on lock to lock test

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,092 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 59,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 31,642 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 SXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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