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CE51 ODY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 111,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,340 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 108,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe Bushes Worn

Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe Bushes Worn

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

movement on both front wing mirrors

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,011 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

neaside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,183 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,529 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wearing on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,710 miles

nail in neaside rear tyre

offside mirror starting to deteriate

Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,710 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

nail in neaside rear tyre

offside mirror starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,209 miles

offside mirror glass deterited

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,262 miles

front antil roll bar bushes worn

offside mirror deterited

Pass 1 May 2013 75,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,855 miles

Advise rear exhaust pipe poor condition/corroded.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 72,855 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise rear exhaust pipe poor condition/corroded.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,638 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn badly on outter edge

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2009 58,988 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,049 miles

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

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

Park brake pedal has little reserve travel RBT efficiency results ok

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,961 miles

park brake ratchet not working (audible)

rear pads low = 3000 m ?

Fail 14 Sep 2007 47,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

park brake ratchet not working (audible)

rear pads low = 3000 m ?

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,647 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CE51 ODY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CE51 ODY, 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 CE51 ODY registered?

CE51 ODY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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