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OW51 MYL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,355 mi
Last recorded119,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 119,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 119,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 113,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,151 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,736 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 107,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,195 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,707 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,707 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,752 miles

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 21 Apr 2015 75,752 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,895 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,919 miles

offside rear jacking point mounting missing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,112 miles

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,735 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,443 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,101 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 MYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

OW51 MYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is OW51 MYL safe to buy?

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