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OY51 MOA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,198 mi
Last recorded176,198 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 176,198 miles

Engine under tray fitted, also floor pan trays fitted and sill covers fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perished and starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 176,198 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine under tray fitted, also sill covers fitted and floor pan covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer surface starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer surface starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 175,404 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 169,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2018 169,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 158,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 143,746 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 143,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 128,413 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 128,412 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 107,468 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,506 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,102 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 36,202 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 MOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MOA, 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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OY51 MOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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