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OV51 XLZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,715 mi
Last recorded140,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 140,715 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre both edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 140,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre both edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 135,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,358 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 130,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 126,413 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 121,607 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play steering

Fail 2 Jan 2013 121,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play steering

Pass 3 Jan 2012 116,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,985 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 101,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,261 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,400 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing on outter edge †advise both rear tyres on 2mm

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 XLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

OV51 XLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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