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OY51 SDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 110,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 101,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 98,252 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,135 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,556 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension components also showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension in rusty condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and wheel spats and plastic cover sills fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension in rusty condition

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,930 miles

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,124 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box slight corroded

small lip front brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,347 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,680 miles

nsr tyre has a slight buldge in side wall

stone chips in screen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nsr tyre has a slight buldge in side wall

stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,477 miles

Both registration plates slightly delaminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,004 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f side repeater cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2008 55,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,889 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,114 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 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

OY51 SDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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