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DG51 OJA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,946 mi
Last recorded129,946 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 129,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 124,027 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 118,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 111,187 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,420 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 104,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,244 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 OJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJA, 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

How do I check the history of DG51 OJA?

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What year was DG51 OJA registered?

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

Is DG51 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 OJA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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