MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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covers fitted
play in both sides front lower suspension arms
rear registration plate deterioted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
covers fitted
play in both sides front lower suspension arms
rear registration plate deterioted
brake pipes slightly corroded
play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes
rear registration plate light bulbs dim
rear registration plate slightly deterioted
offside rear direction indicator almost discoloured
play in rear antiroll bar bushes
rear registration plate lights dim
brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in greese
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in greese
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak
brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front (rear) suspension arm has play in ball joint
oil leak
play in rear anti roll bar links
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted preventing full inspection of a adult seat belt, child seat fitted incorrectly.
front tyres low in tread and worn to outer edge.
oil on lower engine shield.
rear diff leaking oil.
slight play in front anti-roll D bushes.
slight play in front wheel bearings offside and nearside.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted preventing full inspection of a adult seat belt, child seat fitted incorrectly.
front tyres low in tread and worn to outer edge.
oil on lower engine shield.
rear diff leaking oil.
slight play in front anti-roll D bushes.
slight play in front wheel bearings offside and nearside.
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
battery loose
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery loose
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
restricted view underside of vehicle panel fitted (fuel smell)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV51 UOX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 UOX, 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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OV51 UOX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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