MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine illuminated
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine illuminated
Oil leak ()
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Steering Inner Arm Has Slight Play
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near the pump (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded Lower Part N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust centre hanger corroded and broken but system not insecure
exhaust system corroding and seeping slightly
front number plate slightly damaged
some brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre hanger corroded and broken but system not insecure
exhaust system corroding and seeping slightly
front number plate slightly damaged
some brake pipes corroding
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all front suspension arm bushes splitting
exhaust system corroding and two hangers broken but system not insecure
front number plate slightly damaged
o/s door mirror slightly insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
all front suspension arm bushes splitting
exhaust system corroding and two hangers broken but system not insecure
front number plate slightly damaged
o/s door mirror slightly insecure
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust system corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust system corroding
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
stone chipped screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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VN51 UDB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VN51 UDB, 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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VN51 UDB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.
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