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OY51 MKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 138,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 130,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 113,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 113,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake pads are low

n/s damage

brake discs are scored

n/s rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2008 108,707 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Near side indicator repeator damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,885 miles

Display indicating brake fault but not ABS

Near side indicator repeator damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 60,304 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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OY51 MKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY51 MKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY51 MKZ registered?

OY51 MKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is OY51 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 MKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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