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DY51 HUK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,493 mi
Last recorded153,493 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 HUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 153,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 234,779 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 225,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 212,059 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 198,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 192,075 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 192,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,140 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front door mirror discoloured

steering wheel out of alignment

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,140 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front door mirror discoloured

steering wheel out of alignment

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,410 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 68,778 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 68,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,600 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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DY51 HUK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY51 HUK, 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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DY51 HUK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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