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EJ51 YNW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,513 mi
Last recorded155,513 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 155,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 151,854 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 146,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 144,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 136,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 136,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Fail 25 Apr 2018 133,689 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 114,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,883 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 94,070 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,070 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 86,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 78,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,718 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 74,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,114 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,749 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,665 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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EJ51 YNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

EJ51 YNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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