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DX51 YUG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,446 mi
Last recorded145,446 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 YUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 145,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 138,793 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 138,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 129,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 124,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,955 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 95,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 93,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 92,518 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,096 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 91,096 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,654 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 90,625 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 89,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 89,834 miles

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

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

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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DX51 YUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DX51 YUG, 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 DX51 YUG registered?

DX51 YUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is DX51 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 YUG shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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