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WV51 ZZW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,416 mi
Last recorded149,416 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 149,416 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both the offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the offside and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

dashboard engine check light is lit

rear axle differential appears to be leaking

unable to fully inspect the offside rear 3 point seat belt as there is a child seat in place

Fail 27 Apr 2018 149,415 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both the offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the offside and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

dashboard engine check light is lit

rear axle differential appears to be leaking

unable to fully inspect the offside rear 3 point seat belt as there is a child seat in place

Pass 4 May 2017 144,645 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 4 May 2017 144,644 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 133,105 miles

Engine lamp on

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

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

Rear Diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 124,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,871 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on edge

rear axle oil leak

some corrosion to rear wheel arches and front wing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,562 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,245 miles

Slight play in nearside front Thrust arm ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,396 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,134 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,066 miles

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 24 Oct 2006 36,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,875 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 30,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

WV51 ZZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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