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OY51 MSV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,173 mi
Last recorded105,173 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,173 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 101,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust mount insecure but system supported Recommend to get done

n/s/f lower ball joint deteriated

Fail 1 Sep 2012 101,027 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes deteriated

centre exhaust mount insecure but system supported Recommend to get done

n/s/f lower ball joint deteriated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,508 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,385 miles

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

Offside 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 MSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

OY51 MSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is OY51 MSV safe to buy?

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