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DE51 VEP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,505 mi
Last recorded51,505 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 51,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 49,623 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 47,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 44,791 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 34,028 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 34,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 29,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005

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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DE51 VEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE51 VEP, 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 DE51 VEP registered?

DE51 VEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is DE51 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 VEP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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