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DA51 ZZT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,085 mi
Last recorded71,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 ZZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is bald on outer edge plus has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust bracket has broken off

Fail 25 Jul 2024 71,085 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is bald on outer edge plus has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket has broken off

Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to hoses are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust bracket has broken off

Fail 27 Jul 2023 70,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to hoses are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust bracket has broken off

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 68,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 67,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 66,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,343 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 62,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,825 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 54,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,979 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 39,369 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 ZZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA51 ZZT, 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 DA51 ZZT registered?

DA51 ZZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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