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ML51 DDK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,290 mi
Last recorded117,290 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 DDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,767 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 111,325 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 111,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,991 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 106,967 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 70,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,056 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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ML51 DDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML51 DDK, 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 ML51 DDK registered?

ML51 DDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is ML51 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 DDK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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