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DU51 OCG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body suspention and other components corroded

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2024 79,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body suspention and other components corroded

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded but not jagged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlamp aims on bottom line

front bumper damaged but secure

sill and undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine/floor covers fitted limiting inspection

front bumper damaged but secure

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

engine/floor covers fitted limiting inspection

front bumper damaged but secure

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers /floor undertrays fitted limiting inspection

front bumper damaged but secure

Fail 3 Sep 2020 76,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers /floor undertrays fitted limiting inspection

front bumper damaged but secure

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,197 miles

front bumper damaged but secure

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,206 miles

NSF bumper damaged but not insecure

plastic undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,873 miles

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,828 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flitch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,089 miles

slight oil leak

vehicle under trays fitted

wiper blades splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,701 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 34,148 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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DU51 OCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DU51 OCG, 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

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What year was DU51 OCG registered?

DU51 OCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is DU51 OCG safe to buy?

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