MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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