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OW51 MKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,390 mi
Last recorded135,390 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 135,390 miles

offside and nearside front lower ball joint rubbers deteriorated, but still preventing dirt ingress

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,912 miles

advise adjust nearside front wheel bearing

bot rear whell arches slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 130,830 miles

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

advise adjust nearside front wheel bearing

bot rear whell arches slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,394 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 115,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 105,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,046 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 97,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,307 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 84,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 69,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 52,260 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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OW51 MKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OW51 MKK, 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 MKK registered?

OW51 MKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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