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OU51 ZWV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner tie-bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,302 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low in the centre,o/s also worn low

Fail 13 Sep 2014 65,289 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low in the centre,o/s also worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,332 miles

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

offside rear tyres low on tread 2-3 mm

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,926 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,457 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,407 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 ZWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

OU51 ZWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 ZWV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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