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DN51 YZU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,354 mi
Last recorded72,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 63,451 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 63,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,607 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,606 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,790 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,738 miles

Oil leak

front & rear number plates fitted over other number plates

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,839 miles

Front lower suspension outer ball joints rubber gaitors both split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,178 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,061 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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DN51 YZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN51 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN51 YZU registered?

DN51 YZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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