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AY51 EWN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,099 mi
Last recorded45,099 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 45,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 44,477 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,180 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,358 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,474 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 34,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,610 miles

n/s/r outer wall damadged

Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,610 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r outer wall damadged

Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,264 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,482 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,566 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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AY51 EWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AY51 EWN, 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 AY51 EWN registered?

AY51 EWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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