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OW51 JXT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,880 mi
Last recorded216,880 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 216,880 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Offside repeater damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2016 216,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside repeater damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2015 193,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 193,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 170,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 170,332 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 144,018 miles

Discs worn/corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 130,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 130,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 113,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,821 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,204 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,915 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 54,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 39,024 miles

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

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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OW51 JXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW51 JXT, 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 OW51 JXT registered?

OW51 JXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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