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VA51 XOD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 92,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,142 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,126 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,116 miles

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

Nearside Unable to inspect inner and outer sill due to plastic cover

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

Offside Unable to inspect inner and outer sill due to plastic cover

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

Rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Unable to inspect brake pipes due to plastic cover

Fail 17 Jan 2017 88,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Plastic trim covering inner and outer sills unable to inspect

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on outer wall

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

Offside Plastic trim covering inner and outer sills unable to inspect

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Plastic under tray covering brake pipes unable to inspect

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

parts off brake pipe system not visable due to covers.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,124 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,868 miles

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

n/s rear tyre just legal, recommend replacing.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,085 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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VA51 XOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA51 XOD, 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 VA51 XOD registered?

VA51 XOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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