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OV51 TDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underpan fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden behind underbody shields making full inspection impossible without dismantling

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,427 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden behind underbody shields making full inspection impossible without dismantling

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,441 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,585 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 TDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

OV51 TDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is OV51 TDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 TDZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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