MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in offside of steering rack recomend further investigation where steering rack boot and undertrays can be removed
both rear tyres worn on edges Nearside is devoid of tread on outer edge probably making it illegal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn on edges. nearside is devoid of tread on outer edge recomend this is replaced as it is probably illegal
play in offside of steering rack recomend further investigation where rack boot and undertrays can be removed
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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DF51 DBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DF51 DBY, 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 DF51 DBY registered?
DF51 DBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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