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WV51 YLT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,205 mi
Last recorded114,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 114,202 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,620 miles

front exhaust braket broken

management light on

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2014 106,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

front exhaust braket broken

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,014 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 68,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,020 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 YLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

WV51 YLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is WV51 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 YLT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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