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MM51 UBP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,848 mi
Last recorded129,848 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,848 miles

Full length undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 129,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Full length undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,422 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,836 miles

Plastic under trays fitted, obscuring some under body components.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 96,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,025 miles

under body covers prevent inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,392 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to underbody trim

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,996 miles

unable to carry out full under vehicle test due to under body trim

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,521 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm band

Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,197 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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MM51 UBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MM51 UBP, 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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MM51 UBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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