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WV51 YSE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

239,500 mi
Last recorded239,500 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 239,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 176,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 204,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 198,662 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides outer rear bush / joint has rust stains indicating possible early failure (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 198,624 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear most of vthe two arms (2.5.B.2a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended forward of the two arms (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides outer rear bush / joint has rust stains indicating possible early failure (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 148,751 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 184,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 168,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 136,730 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 110,329 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,507 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2007 101,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 97,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 97,603 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 92,307 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 YSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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