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OE51 DXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,021 mi
Last recorded156,021 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 156,021 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 146,868 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 146,277 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine misfire

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,001 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 105,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,848 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Small cut in o/s front tyre cords not showing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,153 miles

Oil leak

reg plates delamanating n/s/f fog laMP CRACKED

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,500 miles

Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes Worn

Front and Rear Registration Plates Delaminating

Minor Oil Leak from Engine/Transmission Area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,781 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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OE51 DXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE51 DXX, 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 OE51 DXX registered?

OE51 DXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is OE51 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 DXX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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