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MC51 OGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,745 mi
Last recorded99,745 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,745 miles

center exhaust joints corroded

nearside and offside door mirrors slightly faded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame very rusty and corroded and all suspension arm mounting points corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust joints corroded

nearside and offside door mirrors slightly faded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame very rusty and corroded and all suspension arm mounting points corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2022 98,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight knocking from both front shockers

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2022 98,955 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf and discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 0mm outeredge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspensoin corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaustncorroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,188 miles

all brake pipes front and rear slight corrosion and covered in grease

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front tyre side walls slightly damaged

nearside door mirror casing slightly loose

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

rusty and corroded around front suspension and suspension arms

rusty and corroded around rear sub frame and suspension arms

Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont reel out correctly and sticks (7.1.2 (c))

all brake pipes front and rear slight corrosion and covered in grease

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front tyre side walls slightly damaged

nearside door mirror casing slightly loose

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside reverse light not working

rusty and corroded around front suspension and suspension arms

rusty and corroded around rear sub frame and suspension arms

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,821 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 86,821 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 83,965 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 83,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped rear (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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MC51 OGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC51 OGJ, 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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MC51 OGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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