MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nsr (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear anti roll bar corroded
slight play in steering rack o/s
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear anti roll bar corroded
slight play in steering rack o/s
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pad wear sense requires attention
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE51 VEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DE51 VEV, 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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DE51 VEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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