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OY51 XRN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,595 mi
Last recorded70,595 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,595 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 70,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,098 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,682 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,277 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,042 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 60,189 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 60,187 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 57,340 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring engine components

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 9 May 2018 57,337 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring engine components

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,910 miles

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

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 51,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,896 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 47,271 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,117 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,356 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,228 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 XRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

OY51 XRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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