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DV51 OLR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,944 mi
Last recorded77,944 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 77,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall damage noted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

dashboard illuminated with offside rear light unit fault??

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2025 77,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall damage noted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on tread,splitting/perishing and cut noted in tread benefit of doubt going to the presenter (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front requires suspension rechecked after repair due to excessive play in ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and splitting/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

dashboard illuminated with offside rear light unit fault??

service light on

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,529 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,084 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,407 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,634 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,710 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,720 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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DV51 OLR 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 90.5%.

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 DV51 OLR, 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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DV51 OLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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