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OV51 XLM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,052 mi
Last recorded155,052 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 155,052 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 154,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear axel leaking oil

Pass 13 Nov 2014 138,770 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 138,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 121,268 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 121,268 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

could not inspect some metal brake pipes due to plastic undertray

nearside front wiper blade.rubber is split but still clears the screen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,959 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 90,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,653 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT STABALISER LINK DUST COVERS SPLIT

O/S REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,695 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,603 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,220 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 68,123 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 67,989 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

low reading on off side parking brake.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 65,622 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 64,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 XLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

OV51 XLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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