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OU51 ZVP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,569 mi
Last recorded40,569 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ZVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,497 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,518 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,474 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front and offside front bottom suspension armms inner bushes cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,197 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front and offside front bottom suspension armms inner bushes cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of rear number plate

covers over door sills

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,888 miles

condition rear number plate

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,267 miles

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,831 miles

condition rear number plate

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,705 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,477 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,962 miles

under trays fitted

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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OU51 ZVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OU51 ZVP, 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 OU51 ZVP registered?

OU51 ZVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OU51 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 ZVP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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