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DG51 OGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,089 mi
Last recorded182,089 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 182,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 97,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2017 97,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 88,261 miles

Centre exaust clamp cracking

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

Fail 17 May 2016 88,256 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,843 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,462 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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DG51 OGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG51 OGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 OGZ registered?

DG51 OGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is DG51 OGZ safe to buy?

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