MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DELAMINATE (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front SHOCKER DAMP
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DELAMINATE (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front SHOCKER DAMP
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front SHOCKER DAMP
Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGE
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
EML ON PRE 2003
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED
REAR PADS UNABLE TO BE INSPECTED DUE TO DESIGN
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
EML ON PRE 2003
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED
REAR PADS UNABLE TO BE INSPECTED DUE TO DESIGN
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
UNDERSIDE COVER PREVENTING INSPECTION OF BRAKE AND FUEL LINES
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (1.8)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
EML ON
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
UNDERSIDE COVER PREVENTING INSPECTION OF BRAKE AND FUEL LINES
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml light on
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions not tested (monitor fault)
exhaust mount corroded on centre section
front headlights starting to deteriorate
front wipers slightly smearing screen
rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded
recommend tracking asap
various body damage
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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OV51 ZPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 ZPO, 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 ZPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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