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EU51 ETZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2011 147,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake dicses worn

Pass 3 Sep 2011 147,213 miles

front brake dicses worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 147,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 144,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2008 135,624 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 135,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 127,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 120,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 ETZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU51 ETZ, 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

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What year was EU51 ETZ registered?

EU51 ETZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is EU51 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 ETZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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