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EK51 YCW

2001 Mercedes Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,047 mi
Last recorded137,047 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Coupe87,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YCW
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 117,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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EK51 YCW is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 87,778 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK51 YCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 YCW registered?

EK51 YCW is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is EK51 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 YCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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