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FY51 OZT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 93,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both os and ns front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,745 miles

BRAKE PIPES SIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,812 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,050 miles

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,336 miles

Nearside 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 OZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

FY51 OZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is FY51 OZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 OZT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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