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EU51 ETJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 ETJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,189 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 98,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,348 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,994 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,947 miles

Exhaust supporting mount broken but still secure on other mounts

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,947 miles

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

Exhaust supporting mount broken but still secure on other mounts

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,403 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,403 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has weather cracks

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has weather cracks

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,383 miles

nsr tyre wearing on edges

slight play in front wheels front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,395 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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EU51 ETJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EU51 ETJ, 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 EU51 ETJ registered?

EU51 ETJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is EU51 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 ETJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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