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EK51 YDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,638 mi
Last recorded108,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,638 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 108,638 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 2 Dec 2017 104,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 104,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,308 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,295 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 85,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 85,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009
Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,872 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,234 miles

oil leak on rear diff

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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EK51 YDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK51 YDM, 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 EK51 YDM registered?

EK51 YDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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