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OY51 MOF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise rear heatsheild insercure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,881 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 76,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,686 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,372 miles

advise n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover

Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,372 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,070 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,004 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs rusting

slight movement nearside front wheel when on turn plates

Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,004 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs rusting

slight movement nearside front wheel when on turn plates

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,555 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2008 49,555 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,065 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1.slight play in n/s & o/s front anti-roll bar link pins 2.n/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,103 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 MOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OY51 MOF, 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 OY51 MOF registered?

OY51 MOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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