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EF51 ZXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,674 mi
Last recorded67,674 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,674 miles

N/S/F Repeater lense cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 67,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Repeater lense cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,897 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,531 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cuts to both the front tyre walls

Fail 16 Nov 2009 53,531 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cuts to both the front tyre walls

Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,404 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,974 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 44,974 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,646 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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EF51 ZXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF51 ZXX, 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

How do I check the history of EF51 ZXX?

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What year was EF51 ZXX registered?

EF51 ZXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2001.

Is EF51 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 ZXX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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