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OE51 DZT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,372 mi
Last recorded142,372 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 142,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 127,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 127,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 112,367 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate becoming unclear

Fail 29 Nov 2007 102,305 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate becoming unclear

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,697 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 87,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OE51 DZT, 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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What year was OE51 DZT registered?

OE51 DZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is OE51 DZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 DZT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE51 DZT have outstanding finance?

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