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DU51 OCW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,394 mi
Last recorded126,394 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside / offside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,425 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 117,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 Aug 2013 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,991 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,254 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 108,218 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,171 miles

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

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

childs seat fitted to rear

Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,367 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full length under body shields fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,830 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

drive belt pearished. rattle from cats. front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 94,715 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

drive belt pearished. rattle from cats. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,237 miles

front thrust arm bushes slightly worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 88,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU51 OCW, 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 DU51 OCW registered?

DU51 OCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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