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CE51 YCG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,138 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,676 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Slight play in suspension arm bushes.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,650 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in suspension arm bushes.

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,291 miles

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

Slight play in n/s inner rack joint.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,461 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,673 miles

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,673 miles

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,602 miles

Slight play in steering joints.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,244 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,695 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 50,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,154 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,474 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,337 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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CE51 YCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE51 YCG, 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 CE51 YCG registered?

CE51 YCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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