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DN51 XOZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,530 mi
Last recorded103,530 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake assist message on display, but abs light working ok

Fail 9 Feb 2023 103,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake assist message on display, but abs light working ok

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays and sill covers fitted so unable to check body

Pass 13 Feb 2021 83,163 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 83,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,251 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,243 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 52,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,156 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,703 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 43,703 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,790 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 37,789 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,718 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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DN51 XOZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN51 XOZ, 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 DN51 XOZ registered?

DN51 XOZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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