MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist nearside lower cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body and engine covers fitted
Fuel pipe leaking near fuel filter and injector return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist nearside lower cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body and engine covers fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body and engine covers fitted
Oil leak oil mist visible offside front ()
under body and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak oil mist visible offside front ()
under body and engine covers fitted
Emissions not tested engine hunting, no oil detected. (7.3.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DW51 DUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DW51 DUG, 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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DW51 DUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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