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WV51 ZZU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,371 mi
Last recorded131,371 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ZZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 131,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis & suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,025 miles

Exhaust system has a minor leak of gases

Front Brakes have slight fluctuation on roller brake test

Rear Springs Corroded, bottom of springs not visible due to location and cup position. suspect badly corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play up and down but not excessive

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,021 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets broken, not supported correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system has a minor leak of gases

Front Brakes have slight fluctuation on roller brake test

Nearside Front Tyre Low

Rear Springs Corroded, bottom of springs not visible due to location and cup position. suspect badly corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play up and down but not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,209 miles

Ball Joint NSF gaiter deteriorated but preventing dirt

Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

OSR brake pipe has slight corrosion but not excessive

Rear Coil springs, corroded, Also rear shockers corroded and misting of oil

wheel bearing has slight play up/ down

Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,208 miles

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

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

Ball Joint NSF gaiter deteriorated but preventing dirt

Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

OSR brake pipe has slight corrosion but not excessive

OSR tyre Low 2.0ml

Rear Coil springs, corroded, Also rear shockers corroded and misting of oil

wheel bearing has slight play up/ down

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil springs corroded

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

Rear Coil Springs corroded, bottom of springs sit in cups where inspection is not clearly visible

Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Needs Adjusting, beam to low to high etc (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush, Excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil springs corroded

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

Rear Coil Springs corroded, bottom of springs sit in cups where inspection is not clearly visible

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,031 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,031 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,125 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,552 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 318,144 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 38,057 miles

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

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 ZZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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