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DU51 ODV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,888 miles

rear number plate backing peeling away slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 48,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 48,382 miles

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

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 ODV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

DU51 ODV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is DU51 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 ODV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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