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DU51 OEJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,945 mi
Last recorded144,945 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 144,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,071 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on the outside wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 114,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust support bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 25 Nov 2016 114,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust support bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust support mounting broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 27 Nov 2015 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust support mounting broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,679 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,907 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,850 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,154 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 OEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DU51 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

DU51 OEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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