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EK51 OSD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 90,077 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer vehicle slight corrosions

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2024 83,345 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,810 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both side brake pipe & some suspension components corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 10 Oct 2023 73,810 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both side brake pipe & some suspension components corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 6 Oct 2023 73,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,396 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 54,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,029 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak from rocker cover.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight oil leak from rocker cover.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 44,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,885 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,008 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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EK51 OSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK51 OSD, 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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EK51 OSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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