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DV51 OMB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,394 mi
Last recorded80,394 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,319 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,562 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,452 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 77,452 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 75,020 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 75,020 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,030 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 73,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,188 miles

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

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

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

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 OMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV51 OMB, 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 DV51 OMB registered?

DV51 OMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is DV51 OMB safe to buy?

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