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OV51 XKO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 131,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both side undertray fitted from front to rear

Pass 13 May 2025 122,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,185 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,135 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,710 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 105,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,754 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Nearside WIPER SPLIT

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,475 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,923 miles

slight play in osf/nsf wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 57,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,867 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 XKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

OV51 XKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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