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DS51 ZRY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,019 mi
Last recorded164,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 164,019 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on all wheel arch's

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

corrosion rear part of n/s and o/s main brake pipes to flexi hoses

movement in n/s and o/s steering rack joints

movement in n/s/r and o/s/r inner anti roll bar bushs

Fail 14 Jul 2016 164,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on all wheel arch's

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

corrosion rear part of n/s and o/s main brake pipes to flexi hoses

movement in n/s and o/s steering rack joints

movement in n/s/r and o/s/r inner anti roll bar bushs

Pass 26 Jun 2015 154,187 miles

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes too flexi hoses BORDERLINE

damage and repairs to n/s/r light lense BORDERLINE

underside trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 144,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 30 May 2014 144,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 14 Mar 2013 133,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,143 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,113 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,801 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,369 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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DS51 ZRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS51 ZRY, 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 DS51 ZRY registered?

DS51 ZRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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