MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
offside front tyre worn slightly on edge
rear axle oil leak
some corrosion to rear wheel arches and front wing
Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
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)
Slight play in nearside front Thrust arm ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WV51 ZZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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