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CE51 YCN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,072 mi
Last recorded133,072 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 YCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 133,072 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2023 133,060 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged and slightly loose

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 1 Mar 2022 128,244 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 127,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 119,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,347 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 111,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,331 miles

both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators

Fail 29 Nov 2012 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,005 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm outer shoulders are worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,322 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,090 miles

off side front and rear tyres near limit

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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CE51 YCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE51 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

CE51 YCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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