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EJ51 NEU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,589 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 63,589 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,474 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,151 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,990 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 54,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,306 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,516 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 53,516 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,489 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,593 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall and rim damage

offside front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall and rim damage

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 NEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ51 NEU, 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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EJ51 NEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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