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OV51 ZPN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

336,320 mi
Last recorded336,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ZPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 336,320 miles

0/S rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Anti roll bar d bushes have slight play both front and rear

General surface corrosion

N/S/F shock weeping fluid

O/s front lower ball joint has slight play in the ballpoint

Oil leak

Rear subframe bushes are perished

Pass 27 Jun 2019 331,378 miles

centre exhaust clamp is heavily corroded

o/s front centre lower balljoint cover is weeping

Pass 21 Jun 2018 325,296 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm on the tyres

both rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

engine under tray is loose

n/s front brake pipe is corroded

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

plastic under trays fitted throughout

Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 302,803 miles

o/s front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 295,807 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 286,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 286,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 270,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 260,677 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2012 260,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 244,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 244,627 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 226,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 226,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 128,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,624 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 117,623 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 82,039 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 ZPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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