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VN51 UDB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,658 mi
Last recorded164,658 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 UDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 164,658 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 156,414 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 146,296 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 146,284 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 132,719 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 123,065 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 120,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,850 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 116,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,088 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 103,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,028 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,581 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,581 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,903 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,117 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,117 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 41,358 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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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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