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OY51 MPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,726 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 124,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,422 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,656 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 117,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,471 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,041 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,006 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 63,006 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,410 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,705 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,301 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 32,819 miles

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

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 MPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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