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EA51 OLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,002 miles

Nearside slight damage to side repeater

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside slight damage to side repeater

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,105 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

oil leaking rear diff

Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,105 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

oil leaking rear diff

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,901 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 45,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 45,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,182 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,840 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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EA51 OLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA51 OLG, 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 EA51 OLG registered?

EA51 OLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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