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DS51 ZHD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,836 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/r tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 105,830 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/r tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,255 miles

coolant leak and oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jan 2016 103,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak and oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

foot brakes slightly spongy

osf and nsf lower ball joints have minor movement

osf and nsf steering rack arms have minor movement

osf and nsf steering rck arms have minor movement

osf and nsf wheel bearins have minor movemnt

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,160 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,136 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,410 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 81,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,689 miles

All O/E trims fitted.

Evidence of tyre contact front tyres / wheel liners.

Front skirt / x member damaged.Coolant pipe fouling pipe.

Front tyres worn on inner edges. N/S rear tyre low

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All O/E trims fitted.

Evidence of tyre contact front tyres / wheel liners.

Front skirt / x member damaged.Coolant pipe fouling pipe.

Front tyres worn on inner edges. N/S rear tyre low

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,545 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear indicator slightly discolered

over plates fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,696 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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DS51 ZHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DS51 ZHD, 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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DS51 ZHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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