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DY51 OKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,444 mi
Last recorded131,444 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 OKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,444 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 122,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,919 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 117,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 108,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,803 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,467 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,439 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,111 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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DY51 OKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DY51 OKK, 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 DY51 OKK registered?

DY51 OKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is DY51 OKK safe to buy?

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