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OU51 ZVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,448 mi
Last recorded118,448 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ZVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 118,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,282 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 117,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 114,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 109,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,397 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 103,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 153,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,857 miles

O/S/R Diff Seal Slight Leak.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,061 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,351 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 46,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,838 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 15,735 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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OU51 ZVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OU51 ZVX, 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 OU51 ZVX registered?

OU51 ZVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 ZVX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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