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FY51 OZS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,867 mi
Last recorded38,867 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 38,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 35,872 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,194 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 34,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,193 miles

General under body corrosion.

Under body guard fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,503 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear on brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,903 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 30,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,676 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2012 25,958 miles

service light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 23,115 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 22,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 15,278 miles

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

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

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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FY51 OZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY51 OZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 OZS registered?

FY51 OZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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