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DY51 YGR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,944 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,381 miles

Items removed from drivers view to passenger seat

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,630 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 65,586 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine light on

advise slight play offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 23 Mar 2013 65,586 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine light on

advise slight play offside steering rack tie rod

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 35,033 miles

play in o/s rack drum stick

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 YGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DY51 YGR, 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 DY51 YGR registered?

DY51 YGR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DY51 YGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 YGR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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