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EJ51 AXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,018 mi
Last recorded213,018 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 AXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 213,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 213,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 207,781 miles

both front headlamp lens fading

both rear upper and lower suspension trailing arms corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 22 Nov 2017 207,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front headlamp lens fading

both rear upper and lower suspension trailing arms corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 14 Nov 2016 200,949 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Pass 28 Oct 2015 192,252 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 192,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 185,336 miles

nail o/s/r tyre..front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 177,111 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 14 Sep 2013 176,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 167,743 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside exhaust front pipe to gearbox mounting broken

Pass 8 Oct 2011 158,218 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outside shoulder

engine management lamp on

mounting between exhaust rear section and rear subframe badly corroded

mounting between nearside exhaust front pipe and gearbox corroded and broken

Pass 27 Oct 2010 148,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 141,630 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 141,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 141,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 141,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 176,764 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 176,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 109,297 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 109,297 miles

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

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

rear side lower lights have fault

Pass 16 Sep 2005 87,701 miles

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

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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EJ51 AXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EJ51 AXX, 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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What year was EJ51 AXX registered?

EJ51 AXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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