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DY51 YJD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,149 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,599 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 113,707 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,443 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 103,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,895 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,867 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,793 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 85,922 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 78,042 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,392 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 73,383 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 63,674 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,127 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 YJD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

DY51 YJD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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