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OY51 UUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,291 mi
Last recorded132,291 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 UUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective affecting beam image and light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective affecting beam image and light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 129,554 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting and centre mounting corroded and adrift from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective affecting beam image and light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective affecting beam image and light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 129,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,708 miles

Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 124,668 miles

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

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

Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 120,277 miles

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

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

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2016 115,780 miles

play in rear antiroll bar mounting bushes

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,089 miles

undertrays fitted unable to correctly inspect underside

Pass 13 May 2014 107,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2014 107,057 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,632 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel arches corroded

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2011 96,726 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,857 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,459 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,339 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 UUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UUD, 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 UUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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