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OV51 SYW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,176 mi
Last recorded127,176 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,176 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre outer side walls damaged

both rear chassis getting rusty

both rear wheel arches getting rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2014 119,920 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,920 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,590 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front lower rear suspension arms bushes starting to perish

both front lower suspension arms front bushes starting to perish

both rear wheel arches starting toget rusty

rear axle corroded badly

rear suspension parts rusty

slight play at power rack o/s

slight under body corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front lower rear suspension arms bushes starting to perish

both front lower suspension arms front bushes starting to perish

both rear wheel arches starting toget rusty

rear axle corroded badly

rear suspension parts rusty

slight play at power rack o/s

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,878 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak from auto box sump pan and is corroded badly

rear suspension parts rusty

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,438 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f exhaust mount broken

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust mount broken

rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

heavy surface rust on rear suspension parts

rear axle very rusty

rear number plate starting to fade

slight under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 103,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

most rear supension parts very rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

rear axle very rusty

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Oct 2008 100,033 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 100,033 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Oct 2007 91,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 74,732 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 57,281 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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OV51 SYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV51 SYW, 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 OV51 SYW registered?

OV51 SYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is OV51 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 SYW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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