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OV51 TDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,494 mi
Last recorded147,494 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 147,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 134,335 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 134,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking Seal at low pressure fuel pump. (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 104,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 104,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,947 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 75,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,675 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

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 TDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV51 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

OV51 TDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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