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EA51 OMT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,563 mi
Last recorded130,563 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 130,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 110,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 99,921 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 76,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,268 miles

ALL tyres have age related defects perishing cracks etc to walls

Pass 5 May 2018 62,887 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 62,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 61,947 miles

Front Tyres age cracks all over

Front Wiper blades not clean straight away

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres age cracks all over

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 6 May 2017 61,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres age cracks all over

Front Wiper blades not clean straight away

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres age cracks all over

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 May 2016 61,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 60,094 miles

N/S/R diff seal leaking oil

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

all tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from gear box sump

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side diff seal leaking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rack plunge slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,625 miles

gearbox sump pan leaking slightly

n/s rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,858 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 48,858 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,156 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 43,156 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,103 miles

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

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 OMT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

EA51 OMT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is EA51 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 OMT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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