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DS51 ZUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,215 mi
Last recorded88,215 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,215 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,971 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 81,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,193 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Pass 11 May 2017 76,700 miles

Advise front tyres worn and perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,482 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror discoloured

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,542 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,107 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 47,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum marks

exhaust rear section hanging bracket corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2010 30,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum marks

exhaust rear section hanging bracket corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,624 miles

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

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

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heater plug light illuminated on dash

plastic belly pans covering most of underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,935 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,716 miles

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread and a deep cut (no cords visible)

unable to fully inspect two of the rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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 ZUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS51 ZUD, 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 DS51 ZUD registered?

DS51 ZUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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