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DA51 ZCK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,748 mi
Last recorded133,748 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 ZCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres slightly worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.l on

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 144,906 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Dec 2016 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,508 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,326 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,160 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,745 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,662 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 47,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,329 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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DA51 ZCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DA51 ZCK, 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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DA51 ZCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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