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OV51 ZPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,444 mi
Last recorded132,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ZPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 132,444 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 132,433 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 131,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,074 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,349 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 125,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 122,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,953 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,568 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,565 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,731 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,654 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 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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