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OV51 TFK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,497 mi
Last recorded92,497 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,497 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 91,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 89,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Door slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Door slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,150 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2021 87,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 86,038 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 86,038 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,240 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,015 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2017 75,009 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,581 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,581 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,304 miles

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 58,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 51,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,921 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,921 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,288 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 23,288 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,592 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 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

OV51 TFK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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