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OV51 SZL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,701 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 76,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 70,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005

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 SZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV51 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

OV51 SZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is OV51 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 SZL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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