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Y151 WDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,098 mi
Last recorded127,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 127,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 127,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,080 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 111,080 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 108,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 101,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,689 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,679 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2015 82,839 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 82,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all discs have surface rust on (due to standing)

centre exhaust bracket adrift but system supported ok

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,480 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,660 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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Y151 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y151 WDM, 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 Y151 WDM registered?

Y151 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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