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WV51 SZG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,602 mi
Last recorded122,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,602 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer 205/55/16

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 122,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer 205/55/16

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,366 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 112,365 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,203 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 98,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,319 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,055 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,688 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 41,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 SZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SZG, 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

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What year was WV51 SZG registered?

WV51 SZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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