MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
coolant leak and oil leak on engine
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
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
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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