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MM51 VGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,430 mi
Last recorded80,430 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 79,623 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,094 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jan 2022 77,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,829 miles

brake pipes corroded

condition of off side front door mirror

rear exhaust mount detached

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,865 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s and n/s/f tyres low outer edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

small cut n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s and n/s/f tyres low outer edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

small cut n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge low, Inner sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre Inner sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 73,625 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge low, Inner sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Inner sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,551 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 70,551 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,733 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,773 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear lights = sustitute on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,587 miles

Drivers mirror glass discoloured but still has reasonable view

Exhaust system support broken but system still secure

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,587 miles

Drivers mirror glass discoloured but still has reasonable view

Exhaust system support broken but system still secure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,752 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 21,228 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 VGZ 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 75%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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