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VO51 XDN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,234 mi
Last recorded161,234 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 XDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 161,234 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 161,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,222 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 130,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

near side front side mirror missing

Fail 27 Oct 2012 115,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak rear diff

Pass 27 Oct 2012 115,984 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak rear diff

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,927 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 8 Oct 2011 102,709 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,143 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,375 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,650 miles

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

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

recommend tracking †205/55wr16

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,350 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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VO51 XDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VO51 XDN, 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 VO51 XDN registered?

VO51 XDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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