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OV51 TFF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,909 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive getting bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush cracking/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm inner bush split and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive getting bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush cracking/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,549 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,089 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 70,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,198 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,031 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre side wall perishing

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,025 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,269 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 TFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

OV51 TFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for OV51 TFF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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