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EO51 VFF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,871 mi
Last recorded69,871 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 61,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,791 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 54,785 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake clicker missing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,859 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 28,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 27,993 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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EO51 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EO51 VFF, 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 EO51 VFF registered?

EO51 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is EO51 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 VFF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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