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EN51 USV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 USV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 114,710 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,591 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil sump damp with oil

misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

recommend replacing wiper blades

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,566 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,701 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2008 30,698 miles

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,867 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 24,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 14,916 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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EN51 USV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EN51 USV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN51 USV?

You can check the full history of EN51 USV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN51 USV registered?

EN51 USV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is EN51 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 USV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN51 USV have outstanding finance?

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