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OY51 OWB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,070 mi
Last recorded185,070 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 185,070 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 185,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 177,706 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 177,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 170,579 miles

rear brake pads quite worn

Fail 6 Oct 2014 170,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads quite worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 162,122 miles

coil springs rusty

play in wheels

Pass 11 Aug 2012 152,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 147,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 137,969 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 129,780 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 129,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 119,400 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 119,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 109,402 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 100,484 miles

handbrake slightly stiff in operation †slight bind on rear brakes †customer advised †

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 OWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

OY51 OWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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